Have you gone from fighting for your country to fighting for your rights? Service members who return from a lengthy deployment are occasionally subject to employment discrimination because of military service, especially if injuries were sustained while overseas. If that’s the case, you need to know how the Uniformed Services… read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit Against McKamish Inc. for Violation of USERRA. Donald had been an AR Manager for McKamish Inc since 2013, and a member of the United States National Guard since 1991. It’s clear that he was proud to serve his country whenever he could. In July… read more →

Men and women who serve the United States as members of the uniformed services often experience employment discrimination after returning from deployment. Although the law is clear that employers provide a similarly situated position to returning employees, many re-employed soldiers end up in a position lower than their original job.… read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Military Serviceman Employee Files Lawsuit Against Watson Chevrolet For Discrimination Brandon, a current Private First Class in the United States Air Marine Corps, explained to Watson Chevrolet his responsibilities as a military serviceman. He could have monthly obligations, possible deployments, and drills. Before he was hired, Brandon… read more →

Being a uniformed service member of the United States is one of the proudest occupations. Drills, military courtesy, and respect are the backbone of those who choose to protect and serve their country. Despite their mission to protect and specific expertise, many soldiers return from training, active duty, or a routine… read more →

Reasonable accommodation, a familiar benefit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may be on better terms with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). USERRA does offer reasonable accommodation to veterans with disabilities incurred through service. In fact, USERRA has wider coverage for disability than ADA because USERRA doesn’t… read more →

USERRA employer guidelines aren’t just for employers, but they can also be helpful to employees. The powers that be created USERRA for the employee. But, USERRA also provides regulations for the employer so they can follow the law. What Is USERRA? The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects… read more →

Filing a USERRA complaint is not difficult. However, the law sometimes chooses to be more confusing than it needs to be. We’re here to help unscramble your rights under the law. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) commits to protect military service members from discrimination in the… read more →

The United States protects workers with a disability from discrimination, including securing the rights of any veteran who has sustained a permanent injury or disability from his or her service. Therefore, a number of laws provide for the veteran. We will go into the laws below. What Laws Protect A Disabled Veteran From Employment… read more →

Almost all military members will have a non-military job outside of their service or will apply to one upon conclusion of their service. After serving, they should be able to return to their previous positions or apply to new ones without fear of being treated unfairly because of their status as… read more →