Is there a law governing reemployment rights after military training or service?
Yes. The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) is a comprehensive revision of the Veterans’ Reemployment Rights law. USERRA is contained in Title 38, United States Code at chapter 43. 2. Am I eligible for reemployment rights under USERRRA if I perform military service? In general, if you’ve been absent from a position of civilian employment by reason of service in the uniformed services, you are eligible for reemployment under USERRA by meeting the following criteria: • You notified your employer had advance written notice of your Military service; • You have five years or less of cumulative service in the uniformed services while working for the same employer; • You return to work in a timely manner (see number 8 for answer); • You receive an honorable discharge from your Military service. 3. Do I have reemployment rights following voluntary military service? State callups? USERRA applies to voluntary and involuntary military service, in peacetime
