The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects service members' reemployment rights when returning from a period of service in the uniformed services, including those called up from the reserves or National Guard, and prohibits employer discrimination based on military service or obligation. The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) administers USERRA.

COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE MATERIALS

BASIC INFORMATION

• Employment Law Guide - Uniformed Service Members - Describes the basic provisions and requirements of reemployment rights and veterans' preference afforded persons who perform duty, voluntarily or involuntarily, in the uniformed services, which include the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Public Health Service commissioned corps, as well as the reserve components of each of these services.

• Veterans' Employment and Training Service's Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Guide - Contains general information about USERRA.

• "Your Rights under USERRA" - Describes the required notice employers must provide to workers covered by USERRA.

• USERRA Resource Guide - A simplified guide to USERRA.

• Frequently Asked Questions for Reservists being Called to Active Duty

FACT SHEETS

• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

• Job Rights for Veterans and Reserve Component Members - Provides information to all veterans having claims under USERRA.

• FMLA/USERRA Guidance Memo - A Department of Labor memorandum that clarifies its position on the rights of returning service members to family and medical leave under USERRA.

E-TOOLS

• elaws Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Advisor - Helps employees and contractors understand veterans' employee eligibility and job entitlements for reservists and National Guard returning to private employment. Allows service members to submit a USERRA complaint form electronically.

APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS

• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) - Protects service members' reemployment rights when returning from a period of service in the uniformed services, including those called up from the reserves or National Guard, and prohibits employer discrimination based on military service or obligation.

• 20 CFR Part 1002 - Final regulations issued December 19, 2005 that implement the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, as amended (USERRA). This rule, which explains the employment and reemployment rights and benefits of service members who are returning to civilian life, is effective on January 18, 2006.

• 20 CFR Part 1002 - Final regulations issued December 19, 2005 that implement the notice requirements of the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 (VBIA). This rule is effective on January 18, 2006 and replaces the interim final rule of March 10, 2005.