WO1 Private RallyPoint Member 1345185 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have contacted USERRA, how did it work out?<br />I have been given grief and had other difficulties with my current civilian employer previously and anticipate more issues when I return from my current orders.<br />A former employer attempted to fire me for enlisting, but HR knew about USERRA and set that boss straight.<br />I like my job so I struggle with what is right and what is best for my career. 2016-03-01T18:58:43-05:00 WO1 Private RallyPoint Member 1345185

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have contacted USERRA, how did it work out?<br />I have been given grief and had other difficulties with my current civilian employer previously and anticipate more issues when I return from my current orders.<br />A former employer attempted to fire me for enlisting, but HR knew about USERRA and set that boss straight.<br />I like my job so I struggle with what is right and what is best for my career.

2016-03-01T18:58:43-05:00 2016-03-01T18:58:43-05:00 SSG Leo Bell 1345190

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That's is not right what your boss is trying to do. He can't not fire you for joining the military reserve or guard unit. That is against federal government policies I do believe. Contact your unit to see what information they can give you first or a recruiter can lead you in the right direction. Good luck.

2016-03-01T19:02:00-05:00 2016-03-01T19:02:00-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1345359

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A few years ago, I was out on orders that lasted about 10 weeks. My civilian job automatically paid my vacation time.<br /><br />Because I always check my deposit statements online, I called from my duty location and asked about the second paystub. My normal pay is direct deposit. I had two stubs, but only one deposit.<br /><br />The next day, management called me back and told me that vacation pay is paid automatically when service members go on orders. I told them it was illegal, but I let it go. <br /><br />Once I returned to work, I still had not received the money. I asked about it every payday for the next two years. Finally once two years had passed, management informed me it was too far in the past to correct.<br /><br />So, knowing USERRA complaints have no statute of limitations, filed a complaint with USERRA.<br /><br />I had copies of everything: Warno that I was going on orders, emails where I notified my company, my orders showing report and end dates, etc. <br /><br />One copy went with my USERRA complaint, and a second copy went to my employer. I had my money in two days. USERRA actually had not started yet. I had spoken to a gentleman from the Department of Labor, but no action had been taken yet. <br /><br />I suppose the thought of the Feds looking into practices is enough to get them back on track. Also, the policy of automatically paying vacation time ended.

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