However, "I have a meeting" usually doesn't cut it. Here are the arguments that actually hold weight:
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Most courts pay a pittance for jury duty (often $15–$50 a day). If you are a freelancer, an hourly worker, or a small business owner, serving means losing a week’s pay you cannot recover. However, "I have a meeting" usually doesn't cut it
Consequences can include:
In the movies, people skip jury duty and it’s a funny montage. In real life, it is a direct contempt of court charge. Depending on your jurisdiction, this can result in fines ranging from $100 to $1,000, community service, or even jail time (though the latter is rare for first offenders). an hourly worker