Many employers choose to go above and beyond in support of their military employees. Think that your employer values your military service? Let them know how much you appreciate it with one of our ESGR employer recognition awards.

• Nominate them for a Patriot Award
   
• Have they already received a Patriot Award? Contact your local committee for assistance in nominating them for an Above and Beyond award, or Pro Patria award.
  

ESGR is here to assist you with any questions you might have regarding USERRA and your rights and responsibilities. The call center is open 8-6 EST at 1-800-336-4590.

• Most employment conflicts can be avoided by being candid with your employer about your obligations as a member of one of the Reserve components. Click here for useful tips on approaching the subject with your civilian employer
   
• It is required that all Reservists (excluding AGR’s) update the Civilian Employer Information (CEI) database
   
• State / Local Contacts
   
• USERRA Training 101
   
• USERRA Training 102

Federal Employees called to active military service may receive Differential Pay. For a summary of the policy, as well as other benefits, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/reservist ; for information on other recent initiatives, go to http://www.chcoc.gov

Office of Personnel Management requires annual USERRA training for all federal agency HR staff employees.

Department of Education passed a new law for activated Guard and Reserve servicemembers to be readmitted to education programs following active duty service: Department of Education Law for Guard and Reserve Servicemembers

New Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV)

If you encounter a conflict with your civilian employer, let us know. We are here to answer questions or provide mediation between you and your employer, based on the USERRA law.

•  USERRA Assistance Request