Reprimanded for drilling - It is still happening

2014-10-23T18:27:54-04:00

The second part of this article is about a police lieutenant who was reprimanded for not following leave procedures when he was drilling. This type of thing was commonplace a few years ago, and now it looks like illegal workplace policies for reservists are making a come-back. Have you ever experienced this sort of thing?
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2014/10/23/da-drop-speeding-tickets/17783903/

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2014 7:45 PM

2014-10-23T19:45:37-04:00

CPO Campbell, of course is should not, and the bureau for Guard and Reserve Affairs and State (or possibily a union) can take actions. However, employers also have rules that may apply. We often find that neither the employer nor the military person is in actual full compliance with Guard and Reserve law and others, including the Soldier's and Sailors Relief Act. It also happens in fed gov when supervisors and or personnel advisers "interpret" things other than as intended.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Nov 13 at 2014 6:52 PM

2014-11-13T18:52:49-05:00

I have in meetings been called out by my civilian boss (retired now) about "I need to know whether you are working for us or playing F@cking Air Force or Marine or whatever the F@ck you are doing"-that was in 2003.....

When I had gotten out of the Corps, and was in the USMC R, I was looking for Cop jobs in Chicago area, in interviews (after first Gulf War), I was asked on several occasions: "when do you get out of the Marines?" ILLEGAL, yet was happening....

Yes, I believe that this still happens, and it is sad. Without a strong, willing and capable, Guard and Reserve, the security of our Nation suffers.