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Jury Service & Your HSE Job (HR108h): Pay and Time Off

Last verified 1 Sept 2026· Published 23 Jul 2026

Quick answer: Under the Juries Act 1976, HSE employees called for jury service are entitled to paid time off — your employer cannot dock your wages or make you take annual leave, and the time counts as normal service for leave accrual and employment rights.

Called for jury duty? It’s a legal obligation — and Irish law protects your job and your pay while you serve.

Your rights

  • Under the Juries Act 1976, employees called to jury service are entitled to time off with no loss of pay — your employer cannot dock wages or make you take annual leave for it.
  • The time counts as if you were at work for employment-rights purposes (service, leave accrual).
  • This applies to HSE staff like any other employee; the HSE records it as jury service leave.

What to do when the summons arrives

  1. Tell your line manager immediately and show the summons — rosters need cover, especially in clinical areas.
  2. Complete form HR108h from the official HSE HR forms page so the absence is recorded correctly (not as annual or unpaid leave).
  3. Ask the court for an attendance certificate for your records if needed.

See our guide to every HSE HR form and the full leave entitlements guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get paid during jury service in Ireland?
Yes — under the Juries Act 1976, employees attending jury service are entitled to time off with no loss of pay, and it cannot be taken from your annual leave.
What do I do if I''m an HSE employee called for jury duty?
Tell your line manager straight away, show the summons, and complete form HR108h from the official HSE HR forms page so the absence is recorded as jury service.

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