Common use of Jury and Court Witness Duty Clause in Contracts

Jury and Court Witness Duty. An employee called for jury duty shall be granted up to fourteen (14) calendar days leave of absence with pay. Upon request, the Employer will provide the employee with a letter confirming hardship should the employee be required to sit on a jury expected to last for more than fourteen (14) calendar days. An employee subpoenaed to appear as a court witness shall be granted one (1) day leave of absence with pay. In extenuating circumstances, at the discretion of the Employer, leave of absence with pay for Court Witness Duty may be extended. An employee subpoenaed to appear as a witness in any hearing related to the employee’s employment shall be granted leave of absence with pay. This provision, however, shall not apply if the employee is a witness for any party, including the Union, taking an action against the Employer (including arbitration).