http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/canshould-a-small-business-owner-get-out-of-jury-duty/ business advice for boomers Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:05:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/canshould-a-small-business-owner-get-out-of-jury-duty/comment-page-1/#comment-854 Kristen King Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:20:19 +0000 http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/canshould-a-small-business-owner-get-out-of-jury-duty/#comment-854 In my area, one of the legitimate exemptions is that your contributions are so critical to your business that it ceases to function in your absence. Because I'm my only employee and the primary source of income for my household, I have been excused every time with no problems. I just sent a polite letter citing the exemption and describing the nature of my business, and enclosed a business card. In my area, one of the legitimate exemptions is that your contributions are so critical to your business that it ceases to function in your absence. Because I’m my only employee and the primary source of income for my household, I have been excused every time with no problems. I just sent a polite letter citing the exemption and describing the nature of my business, and enclosed a business card.

]]> http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/canshould-a-small-business-owner-get-out-of-jury-duty/comment-page-1/#comment-757 Jean Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:29:51 +0000 http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/canshould-a-small-business-owner-get-out-of-jury-duty/#comment-757 Thanks for the comment, Kelly. The court also gives you plenty of notice, so a business owner can find someone to take over for a day, or rearrange schedules. Thanks for the comment, Kelly. The court also gives you plenty of notice, so a business owner can find someone to take over for a day, or rearrange schedules.

]]> http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/canshould-a-small-business-owner-get-out-of-jury-duty/comment-page-1/#comment-755 Kelly Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:39:36 +0000 http://www.smallbusinessboomers.com/canshould-a-small-business-owner-get-out-of-jury-duty/#comment-755 I say go. They usually announce at the beginning how long the trial is expected to last, if more than one day, claim hardship. I say this an attorney and a small business owner. Like it or not, jury is your civic duty. The courts need good people to show up - remember, it's supposed to be a jury of your peers, not just those who feel like going. I say go. They usually announce at the beginning how long the trial is expected to last, if more than one day, claim hardship.
I say this an attorney and a small business owner. Like it or not, jury is your civic duty. The courts need good people to show up – remember, it’s supposed to be a jury of your peers, not just those who feel like going.

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