Quick Answer. Charles Babbage invented the first mechanical computer, called the Difference Engine, in 1821 and completed it in 1832. The Difference Engine could perform simple calculations and compile mathematical tables.
Employees will not lose shift differentials while serving Jury Duty. Jury Duty fees. California courts instruct government employee jurors to complete a Fee Waiver form if they receive their regular compensation while serving Jury Duty.
When an employee serves as a jurorfor part of the day and works for part of the day, the employermust pay the employee for the time worked. For the first threedays of service, employers of more than 10 employees are alsoobligated to pay the jury fee or the jurorâs wage for the timemissed from work. If the employeeâs wage for the time missedfrom work is equivalent to or greater than the jury fee, then theemployer is obligated to pay the jury fee.