In some states, employers may require employees to provide proof that they were called for jury duty before they take any time off work. For most employees, the most important issue is whether or not they will be paid for time spent on jury duty.ome employers doggedly resist the idea of allowing employees to take time off for jury duty -- and apply subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) pressure on them to try to get out of serving. Recognizing this problem, most states prohibit employers from firing or disciplining employees called to serve on a jury.
The two important variables when installing a lockset are the height of the knob above the finish floor and the backsetâthe distance from the center of the knob to the near edge of the door. Most knobs are positioned a comfortable 36 or 38 inches above the floor; check the height of other knobs in the house and keep it consistent.
Be sure that the new deadbolt components will fit in the existing holes. BORING THE DOOR FOR A NEW DEADBOLT 01 Determine the exterior location of the new deadbolt lock assembly. ï® Typically, it is installed between 6 and 12 above the doorknob or lever. 02 Draw a horizontal line on the interior side of the door where the deadbolt will be positioned. ï® Mark the jamb, too. The doorjamb is the side piece of the doorframe. 03 The following steps might be easier if you remove the door from the hinges and work on sawhorses.04 Select the appropriate backset, which is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the hole you will be drilling.