An Employee Asks for Time Off to Be a Juror

question 1

Multiple Choice

An employee asks for time off to be a juror in a case before the state appellate court. The unit is very busy and this employee's absence would affect patient care. How should the nurse manager respond to this request?

• A) Give the employee the time off because jury service is required upon subpoena.
• B) Refuse the request and refer the employee to the personnel department for review of the employee manual.
• C) Insist that the employee contact the county clerk to request release from jury duty.
• D) Ask the employee more questions about the request.
• E) Tell the employee that service as a juror for this case is not required.

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