Military-Related Work Leave Hits Highest Rates Since 2006 – Does Your Company Know How to Comply with USERRA? Insights
The deployment of National Guard and other military personnel is at its highest rate in almost 20 years, and there’s a likely chance that one or more of your employees will miss time from work because of military service in the near future . But did you know that federal law creates obligations that go well behind what you might expect from typical worker protection statutes? If you’re not familiar with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), or you need a refresher, this Insight will provide you with a solid overview of the law and your responsibilities. Why Now? According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers reported over 90,000 instances of workers missing at least a week of work because of military deployments or other civil service during the first eight months of the year. That doubles last year’s numbers and marks the highest level since 2006 during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. The reason for this spik...