Generally, you are free to set your own policy when it comes to leave for employees to serve as witnesses in court proceedings. However, several jurisdictions have laws that may require employers to provide employees with time off to serve as a witness. These are: California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

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