Question 1

How much does jury duty pay in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts pays $50 per day for state court jury duty. Mileage reimbursement is $0.1 per mile. Federal court jury duty pays $50/day regardless of state.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, Massachusetts requires employers to pay employees during jury duty (at least for a certain number of days). Massachusetts requires employers to pay regular wages for the first 3 days. State pays $50/day after.

Question 3

Can I be fired for jury duty in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

No. Both federal law and Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Most jury duty in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts jury duty pay is less than my normal salary?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, Massachusetts'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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