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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act USERRA Doreen Owens, Federal Investigator Director DOL VETS, Nevada & Jim Scheppard, Assistant Director Veterans Employment & Training Service (VETS) U.S. Department of

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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act  USERRA

Doreen Owens, Federal Investigator Director DOL VETS, Nevada & Jim Scheppard, Assistant Director

Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS) U.S. Department of Labor, Nevada

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USERRA protects civilian job rights and benefits for veterans and members of Reserve

components. USERRA also makes major

improvements in protecting service member rights and benefits by clarifying the law, improving enforcement mechanisms, and adding Federal Government employees to those employees already eligible to receive Department of Labor assistance in processing claims. Act of 1994 (USERRA 38 U.S.C. 4301-4335)

Purpose of USERRA

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USERRA supersedes any state or local law, contract, agreement, policy, plan, practice, or any

ther matter that reduces, limits, or eliminates in

any manner any right or benefit provided by USERRA.

USERRA vs Other Laws, Rules, etc.

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Reemployment Rights

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Discrimination Prohibited

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Initial Hiring

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Promotion

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Retention in employment

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Employment benefits

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Seniority Benefits

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Health Benefit

Basic USERRA Protections

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Excused for duty

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Prompt Reinstatement

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Reemploy in proper position

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Seniority

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Pay

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Pension

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Health and other Benefits

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Status

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No arbitrary dismissal\No retaliation

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Training or retraining

Employer Responsibilities

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Provide notice of military service

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Serve honorably

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Make a timely return to work

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Service does not exceed 5 years

Service Member Responsibilities

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Resources at American Job Centers (AJC) to support Veterans’

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Priority of service at AJC locations for Veterans’

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Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program: US DOL competitive grant, focused on placing homeless Veterans into jobs and meaningful

employment. Apply under Grants.gov,

Solicitation for Grant Applications (ID – Nez Perce tribe received one of these grants)

Additional Services

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■ Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

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www.esgr.com – 1-800-336-4590 ■

USERRA elaws Advisor

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www.dol.gov/elaws/userra.htm

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VETS Website – www.dol.gov/vets

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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act USERRA