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Military Leave Law: Employer Obligations<\/h1>\n
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During the early 1990s and again in the 2000s, many American citizens were called away from work to military duty. Private employers weren’t sure what to do. They didn’t want to fire soldiers who had to serve, but they needed workers on the job. When those service members came home and returned to civilian life, their jobs were gone.<\/p>\r\n

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 U.S.C. 43<\/a>) changed the law. Reservists and National Guard members called to active duty are now on unpaid leave. Employers must hold their jobs for them<\/a> until they return. There are obligations for all parties. The USERRA makes it easier for business owners and service members to cope with the dislocation associated with military life.<\/p>\r\n

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994<\/h2>\r\n

The USERRA is a federal law that ensures returning service members have jobs waiting for them when they return<\/a> from deployment. It defines what employers must do when reserve service members go on active duty. The law covers all members of the armed forces called out for inactive duty training and active duty, including:<\/p>\r\n