Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that protects the job rights of individuals who leave civilian employment to serve in the military. It ensures that service members can return to their jobs after completing their service, without losing their seniority, benefits, or pay. Employers must accommodate service members’ military duties and cannot discriminate against them because of their military status. USERRA aims to support those who serve in the armed forces by providing job security and other rights related to employment after military service.