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Resources Concerning Employees and the Military

Posted by: John Gilliland
April 13, 2007
Topic: Miscellaneous

The War on Terror has led to many employers having to deal with employee absence due to military service and then their return and re-entry into the workforce.  As could be expected, legal disagreements can arise over both the employers’ and the employees’ rights and responsibilities.

The basic federal law dealing with job protection and rights of reinstatement for employees who participate in the Reserves and National Guard is the “Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”) If you employ or have employed anyone who is in the military or returning from active duty, you need to have a basic understanding of its provisions.

Fortunately, the United States Department of Labor maintains an excellent website to help employers and employees understand the requirements of USERRA.  It is at:

http://www.dol.gov/elaws/userra.htm

Another helpful resource is Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (“ESGR”).  ESGR is a Department of Defense agency established to gain and maintain active support for National Guard and Reservists by both public and private employers. It even provides an informal mediation service to provide assistance in resolving employment conflicts that can result from military membership, training or other service requirements.  ESGR’s website is filled with resources of interest to both employers and employees.  It is at:

http://www.esgr.org

Our firm also will publish an article on our website in the near future to help you understand your obligations under USERRA.

There is one last website to mention. That is Military OneSource.  Military OneSource provides many resources for active duty, Guard and Reserve members and their families.  A wealth of issues are addressed on its website and it offers 24/7 telephone support to answer questions and provide counseling.  It can be an invaluable resource for your employees who are members of the military and for their families.  Go to:

http://www.militaryonesource.com

         

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