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Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve(ESGR)
Arkansas Public Transportation
Conference
Presented by Richard Green, CMSgt (Ret.)
ESGR Administrative Support Technician
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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.
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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
Importance of Employer Relations
Helps Maintain Critical Balance
FAMILY
Concerns =
MILITARY
Retention
EMPLOYER
= Concerns
RC Member
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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
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Eligibility to Join the Guard & Reserve
17-25 Year Old Men & Women
Eligible Criminal, Drugs, Moral Education,
Test Scores, Fitness
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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
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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:
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Top Ten Reasons To Hire
Guard & Reserve Members
The Number One Reason is
LEADERSHIP
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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
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USERRA
Service Member’s Requirements Provide prior notice to employer
Serve under honorable conditions
Return to work in a timely manner
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Employer Awards
Freedom AwardAwarded 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-MartBaptist Health
Statement of Support
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KEYS TO SUCCESS Cooperation Communication Education
For The Future Of Our Reserve Forces and the Defense of our Country
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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
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Closing
Keys to Success:Cooperation, Communication,
EducationFor the Future of our Reserve Forces and the
Defense of our CountryThank you So Very Much for
Your Support & Understanding
You Are Patriots to Our Nation
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
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Web Site: www.esgr.org
Phone:1-800-336-4590 (Local) (501) 212-4096
Email:[email protected]
Contact Info
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Thank You for Supporting Our Nation’s Defense