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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) . Arkansas Public Transportation Conference Presented by Richard Green, CMSgt (Ret.) ESGR Administrative Support Technician. Vision & Mission Statement. Vision

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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

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  1. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Arkansas Public Transportation Conference Presented by Richard Green, CMSgt (Ret.) ESGR Administrative Support Technician

  2. Vision & Mission Statement • 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 informal mediation.

  3. ESGR Mission • Advocate for RC employers within DoD • Educate & Train Soldiers and Airman on their employment responsibilities and rights and provide programs for Employers • Ombudsman Support • Provide information, informal mediation and referral service to resolve employer/employee conflicts

  4. Importance of Employer Relations • Helps Maintain Critical Balance RC Member FAMILY Concerns = EMPLOYER = Concerns MILITARY Retention

  5. Employer Feedback • Lack of knowledge of USERRA (law) • Greatest impact is absence of key personnel • Employers’ biggest concerns: • Lack of predictability • Duration of mobilizations Source: Cybernetica Consulting, 2005

  6. Eligibility to Join the Guard & Reserve 17-25 Year Old Men & Women Eligible Criminal, Drugs, Moral Education, Test Scores, Fitness

  7. Top Ten ReasonsTo Hire Guard & Reserve Members • 10. Global Perspective • 9. On Time, All The Time • 8. First-Class Image • 7. Calm Under Fire • 6. “Can-Do” Attitude

  8. Top Ten ReasonsTo Hire Guard & Reserve Members • 5. Physical Conditioning • 4. Mission-Critical Skills • 3. Responsibility • 2. Professionalism The Number One Reason to Hire A Guard or Reserve Member:

  9. Top Ten Reasons To HireGuard & Reserve Members The Number One Reason is LEADERSHIP

  10. USERRAThe Law • Overview • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (Title 38, Chapter 43, United States Code) • Provides employment and reemployment rights for service members, enforced by DOL • Applies to all members of the uniformed services in a federally funded status • Does not apply to Guard members on State active duty, self-employed individuals, partners or students

  11. USERRA • Service Member’s Requirements • Provide prior notice to employer • Serve under honorable conditions • Return to work in a timely manner

  12. Service Members’ Responsibilities • All RC Members • Keep unit and employer informed • Know USERRA rights and requirements • Know how to resolve an employment issue • Recognize supportive employers • RC Commanders/Leaders • Develop a unit employer support program

  13. USERRA • Service Member’s Rights • Military leave of absence • Prompt reinstatement back into your job (Same Seniority, Status & Pay) • Accumulation of seniority as if you never left • Immediate reinstatement of health insurance • Training or retraining of skills as necessary • Protection against discharge

  14. Ombudsmen Support • ESGR volunteers who help RC members resolve employer related problems • Provide information and answer questions • Serve as an advocate for RC members • Resolve over 95% of cases received

  15. Employer Awards • Patriot Award • Awarded to an employer who has been supportive of the Guard and Reserve • RC members can nominate their employer for this award on line at www.esgr.mil

  16. Employer Awards • Freedom Award • Awarded by the Secretary of Defense to the top 15 employers nationwide • Categories include; small companies large companies and municipal/gov’t • Arkansas Recipients: Tyson Foods Wal-Mart Baptist Health

  17. Statement of Support

  18. KEYS TO SUCCESS • Cooperation • Communication • Education For The Future Of Our Reserve Forces and the Defense of our Country

  19. How You Can Help • Be familiar with your employee’s military service, unit & commanders • Insure supervisors and employees are communication and cooperating • Be familiar with USERRA • Consider becoming a Volunteer • Always involve ESGR Office

  20. Closing Keys to Success: Cooperation, Communication, Education For the Future of our Reserve Forces and the Defense of our Country Thank you So Very Much for Your Support & Understanding You Are Patriots to Our Nation QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

  21. Contact Info • Web Site:www.esgr.org • Phone:1-800-336-4590 (Local) (501) 212-4096 • Email: rich.green1@us.army.mil

  22. Thank You for Supporting Our Nation’s Defense

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