Employment & Career
USERRA — Job Protection After Deployment
Federal law guarantees your right to return to your civilian job after military service with seniority, benefits, and pay protections.
Who qualifies: Active duty, Veterans, National Guard.
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects civilian employment rights of service members.
Key protections:
• Right to return to your civilian job after service (if absent ≤5 years)
• Employer must reinstate you with same seniority, benefits, and pay
• Employer cannot discriminate based on military service or obligations
• Health insurance continuation during service (up to 24 months)
• Pension plan continuation rights
This applies to ALL employers – private, state, federal, and local government.