(1) No person summoned to serve on any grand or petit jury in this state, or accepted to serve on any grand or petit jury in this state, shall be dismissed from employment for any cause because of the nature or length of service upon such jury.
(2) Threats of dismissal from employment for any cause, by an employer or his or her agent to any person summoned for jury service in this state, because of the nature or length of service upon such jury may be deemed a contempt of the court from which the summons issued.
(3) A civil action by the individual who has been dismissed may be brought in the courts of this state for any violation of this section, and said individual shall be entitled to collect not only compensatory damages, but, in addition thereto, punitive damages and reasonable attorney fees for violation of this act.
History.—s. 2, ch. 74-379; s. 11, ch. 79-235; s. 251, ch. 95-147.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 40 - Juries; Payment of Jurors and Due Process Costs
40.001 - Chief Judge; Authority; Duties.
40.01 - Qualifications of Jurors.
40.013 - Persons Disqualified or Excused From Jury Service.
40.015 - Jury Districts; Counties Exceeding 50,000.
40.02 - Selection of Jury Lists.
40.022 - Clerk to Purge Jury Selection Lists; Restoration.
40.235 - Juror Accommodations.
40.24 - Compensation and Reimbursement Policy.
40.26 - Meals and Lodging for Jurors.
40.29 - Payment of Due-Process Costs; Reimbursement for Petitions and Orders.
40.31 - Justice Administrative Commission May Apportion Appropriation.
40.32 - Clerks to Disburse Money; Payments to Jurors and Witnesses.
40.34 - Clerks to Make Triplicate Payroll.
40.355 - Accounting and Payment.
40.361 - Applicability of Laws Regarding State Budgeting and Finances.