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How Might Military Service Affect Employment?

If you are interested in joining the military but are presently employed, you may have questions about how your military service could impact your employment status. If you are a current service member or are considering enlistment, you should report any discrimination by your employer. A Los Angeles employment law attorney at The Kaufman Law Firm can help you better understand your protections under the law.

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How Might Military Service Affect Employment?

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  1. How Might Military Service Affect Employment?

  2. If you are interested in joining the military but are presently employed, you may have questions about how your military service could impact your employment status. Serving in the military is a noble pursuit. Worries about your job should not dissuade you from enlistment. In fact, you are federally protected from discrimination in the workplace while serving in the military.

  3. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act is the go-to law that protects service members from workplace discrimination. There were 1,328 cases filed in 2013 with 25 percent of complaints involving allegations of improper reinstatement following return from service.

  4. Basic Protections The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act is the go-to law that protects service members from workplace discrimination. There were 1,328 cases filed in 2013 with 25 percent of complaints involving allegations of improper reinstatement following return from service.

  5. Not only is your right to work protected, but you can also maintain access to the health care and 401(k) benefits you enjoy. Enrollment, fees and employer contributions to health care plans and retirement benefits can depend on the length of time spent away from your job, but access should remain nonetheless.

  6. Your Duty As An Employee Mobilizations can be the last minute, especially as a reservist or guardsman. Regardless, you should give your employer verbal or written notice of your absence as soon as possible. If you are gone for longer than 30 days, switching to TRICARE is recommended.

  7. However, if the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) protects your employer’s health care plan, you are entitled to keep it at up to 102 percent of your premium price (the standard cost plus a two percent service fee). When you are away for service, you may be required to continue contributions to your 401(k) to remain eligible for benefits. Your employer can provide you with information specific to your plan.

  8. If you are a current service member or are considering enlistment, you should report any discrimination by your employer. A Los Angeles employment law attorney at The Kaufman Law Firm can help you better understand your protections under the law.

  9. Contact To The Kaufman Law Firm Address: 11111 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 1840 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phone: 310-981-3404 Website: https://www.harriskaufman.com/Contact.shtml/

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