Jury service while benched

[BrilloPad]

Do you want me to sub you some work for the duration of the trial?

It might be an issue as the judge is one of your clients.

[Eirikur]

don't get your hopes up, it's capped at about £70/day

edit: £64.95 https://www.gov.uk/jury-service/what-you-can-claim

Still better than £0 p.d. when benched

[pr1]

Still better than £0 p.d. when benched

Agreed but I think s/he was getting a bit carried away with what s/he might get

"My accountant averaged my daily income (gross inc VAT) over last year's accounts and produced a day rate from that."

Once the number gets above £65 it's irrelevant

[fidot]

Makes IPSE plus look a bargain doesn't it?

[Jog On]

Agreed but I think s/he was getting a bit carried away with what s/he might get

"My accountant averaged my daily income (gross inc VAT) over last year's accounts and produced a day rate from that."

Once the number gets above £65 it's irrelevant

No I was fully aware of the rates (based on > or < 4h days). The issue was whether I was entitled to anything at all based on the fact that I can still pay myself salary and divis while benched.

[kaiser78]

Why don't you request an exemption from jury service ? Problem solved then.

[Jog On]

Why don't you request an exemption from jury service ? Problem solved then.

If I get called again I will if it's after 2 years

[pr1]

No I was fully aware of the rates (based on > or < 4h days). The issue was whether I was entitled to anything at all based on the fact that I can still pay myself salary and divis while benched.

fair enough - the fact you bothered to add the "(gross inc VAT)" made it sound like you were trying to make the day rate look as big as possible

[Jog On]

fair enough - the fact you bothered to add the "(gross inc VAT)" made it sound like you were trying to make the day rate look as big as possible

No it was a specific detail my accountant asked for that I had to ask the court to confirm. I don't think anyone can can claim any specific amount or any more than what the court pays per day - regardless of their earnings. You could be a hedge fund manager on millions a year and still be entitled to the going day rate they pay. Either way - whatever your situation you need to provide accurate evidence of your earnings, be that an employer's form, an accountant letter or something from the benefits office.

My concerns were:

1. Am I entitled being on the bench?
2. What kind of evidence do I provide and is it as accurate and factual as it can be given my situation?

[lukemg]

You should be able to volunteer to go on the list for this, for certain dates. You could tie in with a bit of benchtime, keep busy and make sure you don't get a shout during a contract.
They get a ready supply without people deferring constantly - win win ?