There are several laws on the books designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age and other distinguishing characteristics. However, there is one law not many employees or employers know a lot about—one that every person who has served in the U.S. military needs to know.
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects military personnel when they step away from civilian life to serve our country. It is designed to prevent employers from denying veterans employment, returning to employment or opportunity for advancement within the company because of their military service.
