Jury Duty and Voting Policy

1. Policy Overview

✅ Westside Market recognizes the importance of civic responsibilities and encourages employees to participate in legal and electoral processes.
✅ This policy outlines guidelines for jury duty and voting to support employees in fulfilling their obligations as citizens.

2. Jury Duty

📌 Employee Responsibilities
✅ Employees who receive a jury duty summons must notify their immediate supervisor as soon as possible.
✅ A copy of the official jury duty notice must be provided for documentation.

📌 Time Off & Return to Work
✅ Employees will be granted unpaid time off for the duration of their jury duty based on their standard work hours.
✅ Employees must return to work immediately after their jury duty ends for the day or if they are dismissed early.

🚨 Failure to notify management or return to work as required may result in disciplinary action.

3. Voting

📌 Time Off for Voting
✅ Westside Market encourages all employees to exercise their right to vote in local, state, and federal elections.
✅ Employees who need time off to vote must inform their immediate supervisor in advance.
✅ Unpaid time off will be granted for voting only if the employee has no feasible opportunity to vote outside of work hours.

📌 Operational Considerations
✅ Time off for voting must be arranged in a way that minimizes disruption to business operations.
✅ Employees are encouraged to vote before or after their scheduled shift whenever possible.

4. Commitment to Civic Participation

✅ Westside Market is dedicated to supporting employees in their civic duties and promoting active participation in the democratic process.
✅ This policy reflects our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen while maintaining efficient business operations.