Dear Valued Client,

Many of our clients are aware of their responsibilities under the “The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act” (USERRA), a federal law passed in 1994 that protects military service members and veterans from employment discrimination on the basis of their service, and allows them to regain their civilian jobs following a period of uniformed service.

While employers recognize their responsibility under USERRA, many employers neglect the needs of spouses of military members who may suffer when their spouse is relocated to a new position or new base.  Military spouses have long faced employment barriers and hence higher rates of unemployment and underemployment.  We endorse employers who establish and develop programs which recognize the needs of all military families through flexibility and retention of military spouses.

As the year closes, employers can recognize the commitment of our service members and their commitment to our country and that of their families, by establishing a program designed to assist all military families to retain and thrive in an employment experience that doesn’t change.

Happy Holidays,