Guam § 22122 - Protection of Jurors' Employment.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 22122 — Protection of Jurors' Employment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22122. 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 petty
misdemeanor.
(c) If an employer discharges an employee in violation of subsection (a)
the employee within ninety 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 six weeks. If he prevails, the employee shall be allowed a
reasonable attorney's fee fixed by the court.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 22122
What does Guam Code Annotated § 22122 cover?
Section 22122 ("Protection of Jurors' Employment.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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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