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Employer Relations Pre-Mobilization Briefing What you need to do BEFORE and DURING your mobilization Developed by: National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Pre-Mobilization. Notify your Employer Provide your employer with as much prior notice as possible
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Employer Relations Pre-Mobilization Briefing What you need to do BEFORE and DURING your mobilization Developed by: National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Pre-Mobilization • Notify your Employer • Provide your employer with as much prior notice as possible • Notice may be verbal or in writing, though written notice is strongly encouraged • Recommended written notice is a letter to your employer with your orders attached
Pre-Mobilization • Inform your Employer • Provide your employer with your new contact information as soon as possible • Maintain regular contact with your employer and let them know how you’re doing • Tell your employer when you will be returning and your reemployment intentions
Pre-Mobilization • Serve Honorably • To ensure you are eligible for USERRA rights, you must serve honorably while on active duty • Disqualifying service consists of dishonorable, bad conduct and other than honorable discharges
Pre-Mobilization • Know your Job is Protected • You have rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) • Military leave of absence • Prompt reinstatement back into your job • Accumulation of seniority as if you never left • Immediate reinstatement of health insurance • Training and retraining of job skills • Protection against discrimination and discharge
Pre-Mobilization • Recognize your Employer • Do you have a supportive employer? Submit them for an ESGR ‘Patriot Award’ • Award nomination form available on line at: www.esgr.mil or in hard copy format • Award includes a signed Department of Defense certificate and a lapel pin
Pre-Mobilization • ESGR – your support network • The DoD agency established to gain and maintain employer support for the Guard and Reserve • Comprised of over 5,000 volunteers in all 54 States and Territories and Europe • Ohio ESGR Committee with 150 volunteers • Assists RC members by helping to resolve employment related issues and recognize employers
ESGR Contact Info • Phone(national helpline): 1-800-336-4590 • Ohio ESGR(Executive Director): 1-614-336-7444 • On Line: www.esgr.mil • Email: ncesgr-ombud@osd.mil