American Samoa § 46.1526 - Protection of jurors employment.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1526 — Protection of jurors employment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.1526. Protection of jurors employment.
(a) An employer shall not deprive an employee of his employment, or threaten or otherwise coerce him with respect thereto, because the employee receives a summons, responds thereto, serves as a juror, or attends court for prospective jury service. (b) Any employer who violates subsection (a) is guilty of a class C misdemeanor. (c) If an employer discharges an employee in violation of subsection (a), the employee within 90 days from the date of discharge may bring a civil action for recovery of wages lost as a result of the violation and for an order requiring the reinstatement of the employee. Damages recoverable shall not exceed lost wages for 6 weeks. If he prevails, the employee shall be allowed a reasonable attorney’s fee fixed by the court.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.1526
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.1526 cover?
Section 46.1526 ("Protection of jurors employment.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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