(A) The city encourages employees to fulfill their obligation as citizens when called to serve jury duty or to comply with a court or administrative subpoena. An employee that is required to attend jury duty or comply with a court or administrative subpoena during their regular working hours at the city shall be paid their full salary for the period of such service.
(B) An employee involved in litigation or court proceedings as a plaintiff or petitioner and who is not appearing before the court because of a duly issued subpoena shall not be eligible for the paid leave provided under the provisions of this policy but may be permitted to use annual or compensatory leave time for such absences as provided in this chapter.
(C) The employee must provide a copy of the summons or subpoena to their immediate supervisor as soon as possible after receiving such notice.
(D) The employee shall submit an Absentee Request (HR Form Seven) in accordance with § 37.188 of this chapter showing the dates and times out of the office necessitated by the employee’s service required by the court.
(E) Any employee excused by the court during their normal working hours shall contact their immediate supervisor to determine if they will be required to work the remainder of their normal work schedule.
(Ord. 5-11-2023-A, passed 6-8-2023)