VA HB2361 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-02-05 - Tabled in Commerce and Labor by voice vote
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Employees; jury duty. Requires employers, including the Commonwealth and localities, to provide to employees summoned to serve on jury duty the protections set forth in §18.2-465.1. With certain exceptions, the employee is entitled to his usual compensation for periods he is excused, though the employer may deduct from such compensation any payments the employee receives for the jury service. The measure creates a private cause of action for an employee who is discharged, demoted, or suspended in violation of these provisions.

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Title

Employees; person who is summoned to serve jury duty.

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-02-05HouseTabled in Commerce and Labor by voice vote
2015-01-23HouseReferred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
2015-01-23HousePresented and ordered printed 15100306D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
40128.7:5(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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