Question 1

How much does jury duty pay in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Connecticut pays $50 per day for state court jury duty.  Federal court jury duty pays $50/day regardless of state.

Question 2

Does my employer have to pay me during jury duty in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Connecticut requires employers to pay employees during jury duty (at least for a certain number of days). Connecticut requires employers to pay full wages for the first 5 days of jury duty. State pays $50/day after that.

Question 3

Can I be fired for jury duty in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

No. Both federal law and Connecticut state law protect employees from termination or retaliation for serving jury duty. Your employer must allow you to take time off for jury service.

Question 4

How long does jury duty last in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Most jury duty in Connecticut lasts 1-5 days. If selected for a trial, it can last longer. Grand jury service may require several days per month for extended periods.

Question 5

What if Connecticut jury duty pay is less than my normal salary?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, Connecticut's $50/day jury pay is often less than normal wages. However, since employers must pay wages in this state, you won't lose income.

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