Sec. 21.9. Leave for subpoenaed appearance and jury attendance

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b) of this section, on proof of the necessity of jury service or appearance as a witness pursuant to subpoena or other order of a court or body, an employee shall be granted a leave of absence with pay with no charge against leave credits; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any absence by an employee occasioned by such an appearance in an action to which such employee is a party.

(b) An employee holding a position designated as overtime ineligible may be granted a leave of absence with pay with no charge against leave credits on proof of necessity of jury service or appearance as a witness pursuant to subpoena or other order of a court or body for any period(s) of less than a workweek, regardless of whether such employee is a party to the action.