UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO 1 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO 2 ESGR DoD Agency Established in 1972 Guided by DoD Directive Lead agency for information, education, and mediation for RC members and their employers Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) experts

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO 3 Vision & Mission Vision –Develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. Mission Statement –We will gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflicts through mediation.

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO Organization National Committee – Arlington, Virginia  SES Executive Director  Volunteer National Chairman ESGR Field Committees (56)  ~4,500 volunteers  2-3 paid staff per Field Committee

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO 5 Strategic Goals Gain and maintain support from employers of Guard and Reserve members Educate customers and stakeholders Advocate for RC employers within DoD Continue to refine the ESGR organizational structure to be relevant, effective, and efficient

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO Employer Relations 6 Unit Employer Family All three components must be in balance

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO 7 Employer Feedback Lack of knowledge of USERRA Greatest impact is absence of key personnel Employers’ biggest concerns: –Lack of predictability –Trustworthiness of mobilization policy –Continuous mobilizations

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9 Priorities Recognize outstanding support –Expand the Outreach Program by increasing numbers of Patriot Awards, Freedom Award nominations, media coverage Increase awareness of the law –Create true partnership with stakeholders to provide unified, seamless service to our customers Resolve conflicts through mediation –Increase by 10% the number of Ombudsman Cases closed within 14 days

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO 10 Organization Alliances Employer Associations –Chambers of Commerce –National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) –Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Military Fraternal Organizations –Association of the United States Army (AUSA) –Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) –Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Government Agencies –Small Business Administration (SBA) –Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO 11 Programs & Services Proactive –Employer and military member outreach through Statements of Support, Employer Awards, Briefing with the Boss, Boss Lifts, Military Liaison Responsive –Ombudsman services Results of outreach initiatives

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO 12 Legal Basis: USERRA Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (Title 38, Chapter 43, U.S.C.) Provides employment/reemployment rights for service members and prohibits workplace discrimination Applies to all members of the uniformed services in a federally funded status −Excludes State active duty −Regardless of voluntary or involuntary service

UNCLASSIFIED / FOUO 13 USERRA Service Member Requirements −Provide prior notice to employer (preferably in writing) −Serve under honorable conditions −Return to work in a timely manner: Service Time Requirement −1-30 Days………….. Report next scheduled work day − Days………. Apply within 14 days of completion of service −181+ Days…………. Apply within 90 days of completion of service