Question 1

How much does jury duty pay in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Tennessee pays $11 per day for state court jury duty. Mileage reimbursement is $0.07 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 Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Tennessee requires employers to pay employees during jury duty (at least for a certain number of days). Tennessee requires employers to pay usual compensation minus jury pay. State pays $11/day.

Question 3

Can I be fired for jury duty in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

No. Both federal law and Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, Tennessee's $11/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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