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Family and Medical Leave: New FMLA Leave Rights for Military Families; Poster Required
April 2008
The new National Defense Authorization Act expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit two new types of workplace leave for family members of injured military personnel and military reservists called to active duty. Here's an overview of the requirements. . . . more
Bulletin: FMLA leave for military families granted; DOL to update FMLA regs
March 2008
President Bush recently signed the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4986), which, among other things, expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit leave for family members of injured military personnel and military reservists called to active duty. . . . more
Releases: Military Leave Claims Not Released by Severance Agreement Provision
February 2008
Brian Perez, a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, was terminated the day he returned to work at Uline, Inc., in Orange County, following a one-week military leave. Uline presented Perez with a severance agreement, which stated that Perez would receive six weeks' salary in exchange for . . . more
Military Spouse Request for Leave
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Here is request form you can give to eligible employees who wish to take time off . . . more
Employee Leaves: New Law Grants Time Off for Military Spouses
December 2007
Governor Schwarzenegger signed a new law on October 9 granting military spouses unpaid time off from work to ensure that military families can spend time together when the service member is on leave from deployment. The law took effect immediately. Here's what you need to know. . . . more
Employment and Re-employment of Veterans (employee)
Employment and Re-employment of Veterans (employee) This form explains employees' rights pertaining to military leave under USERRA. [Company Name] does not discriminate against a person who: (1) is a member of, (2) applies to be a member of, (3) performs, (4) has performed, (5) applies to perform, or (6) has an obligation to perform service in a uniformed service. >[Company Name] does not discriminate against a person

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Employment and Re-employment of Veterans (manager)
Employment and Re-employment of Veterans (manager) The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994 prohibits an employer from denying any initial employment, reemployment, retention in employment, promotion, or any benefit of employment to an individual on the basis of his or her membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services. This form explains the rules to your managers.
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Military Leave (employee)
Military Leave (employee) Various laws come into play when an employee takes military leave—this form explains to your employees what their rights are in this area. [Company Name] grants leaves for uniformed service in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.  With exceptions and limitations, employees are entitled to reemployment and certain other benefits with [Company Name] during military service and upon . . . more
Military Leave (manager)
Military Leave (manager) This law explains to your managers the laws that come into play when an employee goes on, and returns from, military leave. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994 prohibits an employer from denying any initial employment, reemployment, retention in employment, promotion, or any benefit of employment to an individual on the basis . . . more
Military Leave Policy
Military Leave Policy Below are two versions of a Military Leave Policy that you can tailor to fit your needs. Sample Military Leave Policy (Short Version): [Company] will grant military leave as necessary in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations . . . more
DOWNLOAD: Managing Leave and Reinstatement for Military Reservists
DOWNLOAD: Managing Leave and Reinstatement for Military Reservists With thousands of reservists called up for military action and many returning back to their jobs, employers need to understand their legal obligations to workers who take military leave to serve in the armed forces. The primary law regarding military leave is the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, also known as USERRA. California has some of its own military leave requirements . . . more
Military Leave: Termination of Reservist Raises Suspicion of Discrimination; What Are the Rules?
March 2006
The law prohibits taking adverse action against an employee that's motivated by the person's military service--even if that's not the only reason for the action . . . more
Military Leave: Final USERRA Regulations Issued; Workplace Poster Revised
February 2006
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in an effort to educate employees and employers about their rights and obligations regarding military leave and reinstatement, has finalized regulations for the Uni . . . more
New USERRA Poster and Regulations 1/11/2006
The U.S. Department of Labor has revised the poster that employers are required to post in the workplace to inform employees of their rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). . . . more
Military Leave Employer Checklist
Military Leave Employer Checklist Here is a checklist you can use to make sure you understand and fulfill your obligations to employees on military leave or returning from military leave. Military Leave Checklist: The service member gave you advance notice, either oral or written, of military service. The service member was permitted a leave of absence and was not required to use his or her . . . more
DOL Launches Web Filing for Military Vets' Complaints 8/10/2005
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that National Guard and reserve service members can now file military leave complaints--under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights . . . more
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