Can I be fired for serving on jury duty in California?
Answer
No. It is illegal under California Labor Code §230 to terminate or threaten an employee for serving on jury duty. Employers must allow time off for jury service. While employers are not required to pay you during jury duty, they cannot discipline or terminate you for being absent.
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