Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”) prohibits discrimination against individuals because of their service in the Armed Forces Reserves, the National Guard, or other uniformed services.  The Act makes it illegal for an employer to terminate the employment of or deny any benefit of employment to an employee based upon membership, application for service, or requirements of military service. USERRA also protects the right of service members to reclaim their civilian employment after leave for military service or training.

Claims Made on Behalf of the Men and Women of the Armed Services

The Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley has extensive experience in handling legal issues involving members of the military.  Because of the demands of two armed conflicts across the globe and the increased demands put upon the military, the Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley ensures that the legal rights of members of the armed services are protected upon returning home from service.  The Reserves and National Guard present particular challenges to employment because members may be required to leave their families and civilian employment on short notice. 

Federal Rights Against Discrimination

Federal law provides particular rights to armed service members who face challenges with their civilian employment as a result of their service to the Country.  A member of the military who is terminated from their civilian employment because of their military service is entitled to file a lawsuit in federal court seeking damages and attorney's fees. 

Contact our Labor and Employment Law Firm

To set up a consultation, please contact the Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley at (314)645-4100 or by email at kevin@dolleylaw.com.  All legal consultations are held strictly confidential.  For experienced legal counsel in labor law, employment law and business law matters, please contact the Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley.