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HR Law Toolkit: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
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Updated Feb 12, 2020Welcome to the “Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)” video lesson intended to establish rights and benefits for applicants and employees who serve, have served, or will serve in the uniformed services. This video lesson is part of the “HR Law Toolkit,” which gives learners the resources they need to adhere to federal laws that apply to their organization. During this lesson, learners will become familiar with notice requirements for employers and employees and consider who is covered by USERRA. In addition, viewers will learn employer requirements regarding pay, benefits, and pension and examine reemployment eligibility. Finally, this lesson describes the prohibition against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on military service and explains the penalties for USERRA violations. (Keywords: human resources, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, reserves, military leave, active duty, escalator principle)
