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.
Consequently, unless provided by state law or company policy, an employer does not have to pay an employee for serving on a jury. However, according to the Employee Benefits Survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 87 percent of employers in the U.S. offered paid leave for jury duty.