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Jury Duty and Your Job

10 Del. C. § 4515 — no firing for a jury summons, and 90 days to sue for lost wages and the job back

An employer may not fire, threaten or coerce an employee for receiving a jury summons, responding to it, serving, or attending court for jury selection.

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  • An employer who violates it is guilty of criminal contempt, with a fine up to $500, up to 6 months, or both.
  • A fired employee may sue in Superior Court within 90 days for lost wages and reinstatement, and a winning employee is awarded a reasonable attorney's fee.

A particular firing is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.

Sources for this section (1)
  1. 10 Del. C. § 4515 — Protection of jurors’ employment

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.

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