I read that my employer was to pay me for jury duty. He did not. What can I do?

Relevant Section of M.G.L., c. 234A: Enforcement of Employer's Duty to Compensate Jurors: Section 60. Any employer who fails to compensate a juror-employee under the applicable provisions of this chapter and who has not been excused from such duty or compensation shall be liable to the juror-employee in tort. Upon expiration of thirty days after the tender of the juror service certificate to the employer, the juror may commence a civil action in any superior or district court having jurisdiction over the parties. Extreme financial hardship on the employer shall not be a defense to this action. The court may award treble damages and reasonable attorney's fees to the juror upon a finding of willful conduct by the employer. -An employee in such a situation may contact our Legal Department at (617) 422-5860 for further information, or write to: OFFICE OF JURY COMMISSIONER ATTN: LEGAL DEPT. / RE: COMPENSATION 560 HARRISON AVENUE, SUITE 600 BOSTON, MA. 02118-2447

Attorney Mason supplied you with the applicable law. Also, if your employer fires you for asserting your statutory right to be compensated for jury duty, he is then liable for retaliation. That would be another civil lawsuit you'd have against him/her. Don't be afraid to stand up for your rights.

If you served in a state court, your employer is required to pay you your regular pay for the first three days of jury service. You must first provide your juror service certificate to your employer. Then after 30 days, if they have not paid, you can take action against your employer. If you have reached this point, you may want to contact the Office of Jury Commissioner's Legal Department for more information about your rights and how to enforce them. http://www.mass.gov/courts/jury/compensa.htm If you served in a federal court, your employer may not be obligated to pay you. Federal law does not require employers pay their employees for the time they serve on a jury.