Posts Tagged ‘USERRA’
CAT’S PAW BURNS EMPLOYERS
A Workplace Lesson on Confirming Grounds for Termination A hospital lab technician and army reservist sued his employer claiming two of his supervisors openly discriminated against him because of his military status and duties. The federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) requires employers to treat military veterans fairly, prohibiting terminations and other […]
EMPLOYEE MILITARY LEAVE
Re-Employment and Pay Requirements for Returning Service Members Soldiers returning from active duty to civilian life are protected by a number of federal and state laws. This includes reservists and National Guard members. Under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), it is unlawful for an employer to deny initial […]