The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that provides employment protection to military service members. The law applies to virtually all private and public employers, regardless of size.
Along with granting certain employment protections to employees who serve in the military, USERRA requires employers to notify all employees of these rights. This legal requirement is satisfied by displaying the USERRA poster in the workplace.
Here’s what USERRA covers and how to comply with both the law and its posting requirement.
What Rights Does USERRA Protect for Service Members?
USERRA applies to anyone who serves, voluntarily or involuntarily, in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and Public Health Service commissioned corps (as well as the reserve for each). This includes active duty, various types of training and funeral honors duty performed by National Guard and reserve members.
The law is administered and enforced by the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Federal law requires employers to notify employees of their rights and benefits under USERRA. Titled “Your Rights Under USERRA,” the mandatory USERRA poster informs applicants and employees of the necessary details. In four sections, it outlines:
- Reemployment rights
- Right to be free from discrimination and retaliation
- Health insurance protection
- Enforcement
For compliance, you must display the poster in a prominent, conspicuous place where employees and job applicants can readily see it. In certain cases, the notice can be distributed electronically.
Easily Meet All Federal Posting Requirements
The Poster Guard® Poster Compliance Service base service includes a current USERRA posting, along with all other mandatory federal, state, county and city postings that apply to your business. You’ll receive a complete, up-to-date poster set upon enrollment, as well as replacement posters every time a mandatory change occurs — automatically, free of charge — for a full year.
