Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights for Federal Employees
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects the employment rights of individuals who voluntarily or involuntarily leave their positions to serve in the military. USERRA ensures that service members can return to their civilian jobs following military service and prohibits discrimination based on military service or obligation. Key protections include: (1) the right to be reemployed in their civilian jobs upon return from military service; (2) protection from discharge without cause for a specified period after returning from service; (3) continuation of health insurance coverage during military service; and (4) accrual of seniority and other benefits during service. USERRA applies to all employers regardless of size and covers all uniformed services, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and their reserve components.
How FELA Attorneys Protect Your USERRA Rights - If you are a federal employee, military service member, or veteran facing USERRA violations, the experienced USERRA lawyers at FELA are dedicated to protecting your military employment rights. Our federal employment attorneys specialize in USERRA claims and understand the unique challenges federal workers and reservists face. We help clients with wrongful termination after military service, denial of reemployment rights, military discrimination claims, failure to restore seniority or benefits, and hostile work environment based on military status. Our USERRA attorneys provide comprehensive legal representation for federal employees seeking to enforce their rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Whether you need a military rights lawyer to file a USERRA complaint, negotiate with your federal agency, or litigate your case, FELA's federal employee attorneys have the expertise to fight for your reemployment rights and ensure you receive the full protections guaranteed under USERRA law. Contact our USERRA legal team today for a consultation about your military employment discrimination case.