Even after sitting in a courtroom and seeing all the silliness firsthand, you want to file a lawsuit? You are a hardy soul.

Although almost every state protects employees from being fired or otherwise disciplined for jury service, only a handful of states require employers to pay employees for time they spend serving on a jury. To find out more about the rules in your state, check out Your Rights in the Workplace, by Barbara Kate Repa (Nolo).