Scope
All employees (full-time, part-time, temporary, and student workers)
Policy Statement
Employees may be required to appear in court as a subpoenaed witness or to serve on a jury. Employees must notify their supervisors as soon as they become aware of their obligation to appear. Consistent with state law, the University is obligated to provide statutory jury‑duty compensation during the first three days of jury service only when an employee is required to miss scheduled work due to jury service. This means:
- If an employee is scheduled to work and must miss work hours because of jury service, the University will provide the required daily compensation for the first three days.
- If the employee’s jury service does not conflict with the employee’s scheduled work hours, the University is not required to provide the statutory daily payment.
- The University is not required to pay the statutory amount on days when the employee is not scheduled to work.
Reporting to Work
- Employees who are released from jury service or a court appearance early must report back to work if more than half of their scheduled workday remains (i.e., four hours or more).
- Employees excused without serving must report to work as scheduled.
Supervisor Notification
Employees must provide copies of jury summonses, subpoenas, or other court documentation to their supervisor.
Employees located outside New York State are subject to the jury duty leave laws of the state in which they work. Because requirements vary by jurisdiction, employees must consult HR Shared Services to ensure compliance with applicable state provisions.
Policy Administration
Links to Procedures and Related Information
Date: May 2026