I know for a fact that it's true for many, if not for all. I've been there, done that. Years ago, I was on jury duty for two weeks - and actually was selected to serve on a jury during that time. It was an invaluable experience that gave me an increased respect for our country's system of justice that I think everyone should have, if possible. However, the company I worked for at the time did provide jury duty benefits (maybe because I was in a management position?) and I received full pay for that entire time.
This is something that will vary greatly from place to place (and from employer to employer), but many jurisdictions do consider it a "financial hardship" for those who are on straight commission or are self-employed, are sole bread-winners and/or aren't eligible for jury pay. I know that's always been on any juror questionnaire I've seen. I'm almost afraid to mention it now (don't want to jinx myself...  ), but I got out of a jury duty call early in my notary career on that basis and I haven't received a notice since. Maybe I've just been lucky!
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