The more reserve and National Guard troops are called to leave the civilian force and enter military service, employers need to understand the legal rights of those soldiers have and the legal obligations of employers, which are now required by the Security Services Employment and reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The current data and judicial trends indicate many employers are not fully aware of their legal obligations under USERRA and punish legal liability they might face. USERRA applies to virtually all employers, and the law clearly provides for both corporate and individual liability for discrimination against employees or applicants because of military service. This article provides an overview of USERRA from the perspective of employers, employees and prospective employees. Practical advice is here not only to those covered by the law, but also for employers regarding compliance with the law, while avoiding liability under USERRA. "Hide
by Gary L. Tidwell, Daniel A. Rice, Gary Kropkowski Source: Business Horizons 8 pages. Publication Date: May 15, 2009. Prod. #: BH328-PDF-ENG
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