(a) An employer shall not deprive an employee of employment, or threaten or otherwise coerce the employee with respect thereto, because the employee receives a summons, responds thereto, serves as a juror or attends Court for prospective jury service.
(b) Any employer who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of criminal contempt and upon conviction may be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.
(c) If an employer discharges an employee in violation of subsection (a) of this section, the employee may file a civil action in Superior Court within 90 days for recovery of wages lost as a result of the violation and for an order requiring the reinstatement of the employee. An employee who prevails shall be allowed a reasonable attorney's fee fixed by the Court.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 10 - Courts and Judicial Procedure
Chapter 45. JURY SELECTION AND SERVICE
§ 4501. Declaration of policy.
§ 4502. Prohibition of discrimination.
§ 4508. Completion of juror qualification form.
§ 4509. Disqualification from jury service.
§ 4510. Selection and summoning of jury panels.
§ 4511. Excuse or exclusion from jury service.
§ 4512. Challenging compliance with selection procedures.
§ 4513. Disclosure and preservation of records.
§ 4514. Compensation and reimbursement.
§ 4515. Protection of jurors' employment.