The letter has the paper stamp thingy and all. It isn't just showing them the

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Mar 3, 2015
4:45:01pm

CougsOrDeath

check. It is giving them the money from the check. It really isn't about the money. It is more about the principle.

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CougsOrDeath

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I reported to jury duty today. My employer is stating that I have to sign over

CougsOrDeath

3/3/15 4:40pm

You give them an $18 check and they'll pay you your normal salary?

byujacob

3/3/15 4:41pm

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Dangerous

3/3/15 4:42pm

No, I just find it really odd and wanted to see what others thought. On a normal

CougsOrDeath

3/3/15 4:43pm

Sucks they would treat you that way, unless this is company policy.

Almaden Cougar

3/3/15 5:22pm

Very strange

CopperLix

3/3/15 4:41pm

People go to jail for forged checks. Forged letter from the court? Not as much.

rcbyufan

3/3/15 4:42pm

I could forge a letter right now if you asked me. A check? not so much.

rcbyufan

3/3/15 4:43pm

The letter has the paper stamp thingy and all. It isn't just showing them the

CougsOrDeath

3/3/15 4:45pm

Maybe the check shows that you actually DID attend, whereas the letter only

rcbyufan

3/3/15 4:51pm

Sounds illegal. Seriously.

DogBoy

3/3/15 4:42pm

Not. This is a very, very common (and legal) practice.

TeeKaa

3/3/15 4:48pm

Is this a larger corporate business or a smaller business?

kalifi

3/3/15 4:45pm

Standard. My previous employer, multi-national company, had

Bernard

3/3/15 4:45pm

If they are paying you to attend, why should you get the extra $18?

Cougar-Duck

3/3/15 4:48pm

Actually fairly standard policy. Better than charging you PTO.

BYUtka

3/3/15 4:52pm

I am pretty sure that the letter the court sends you says they can't charge PTO.

CougsOrDeath

3/3/15 4:54pm

Last time I did jury, the court gave everyone a document confirming he/ she

Texas Hammer

3/3/15 4:53pm

I got that and it wasn't sufficient for them.

CougsOrDeath

3/3/15 4:53pm

I had to do the same thing when I worked for a large investment company.

Quinny

3/3/15 5:08pm

Not at all. I checked when I served jury duty. It's prefectly legal.

Cosmo's Kid

3/3/15 5:20pm

My Sister was on a Jury for 8 weeks, resulting in a death penalty verdict.

ClackamasCoug

3/3/15 5:22pm

Your sisters recieved a death penalty for serving on a jury?

kalifi

3/3/15 5:41pm

I believe it was just one sister. So it's OK.

TeeKaa

3/3/15 5:43pm

Doh!

kalifi

3/3/15 5:51pm

We have to do that in public ed. I think it is more normal than you might think

93 cougar

3/3/15 5:44pm

It looks like it is more common. I thought it odd and hadn't heard of it.

CougsOrDeath

3/3/15 6:57pm

RE: I reported to jury duty today. My employer is stating that I have to sign

Bullrider

3/3/15 8:32pm

No, I work for a large family owned private entity.

CougsOrDeath

3/3/15 10:20pm

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