What does esgr stand for?
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense organization established to promote cooperation and understanding between Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from the employee’s military commitment.
How can I contact USERRA?
If you have questions about USERRA or a possible USERRA claim, please contact the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at (800) 336-4590 or the Department of Labor at (866) 4-USA-DOL. You may also file a claim on line by completing and submitting the online form.
How long does USERRA protect my job?
USERRA establishes the cumulative length of time that an individual may be absent from work for military duty and retain reemployment rights to five years (the previous law provided four years of active duty, plus an additional year if it was for the convenience of the Government).
Is USERRA a federal law?
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law, passed in 1994, that protects military service members and veterans from employment discrimination on the basis of their service, and allows them to regain their civilian jobs following a period of uniformed service.
What is ESGR in the military?
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense organization established to promote cooperation and understanding between Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from the employee’s military commitment.
What employers are covered by USERRA?
USERRA applies to virtually all employers, regardless of size, including the Federal Government.
Can we terminate an employee on military leave?
Prevent firing without cause – In addition to being protected from discrimination, employees who take military leave of absence are also protected from retaliation. Employers cannot fire an employee because of military leave.