Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a U.S. law that protects the job rights of individuals who serve in the military. It ensures that service members can take time off from their civilian jobs for military duty and guarantees their right to return to their jobs afterward, without losing seniority, benefits, or pay. The law also prohibits discrimination against employees based on their military service. Essentially, USERRA helps ensure that those who serve the country can do so without fearing for their civilian employment.