The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (commonly referred to as USERRA) protects job rights and benefits for veteran employees by clearly defining the law and improving enforcement mechanisms related to veteran employment. Under USERRA, those who serve in the armed forces have certain reemployment rights with the organization that employed them prior to being deployed for active service.
While recognizing veterans in the workplace serves as a meaningful reminder about the importance of honoring those who have served, it is equally important to honor them for all they have yet to achieve — not just their accomplishments while in uniform. Despite their ability to navigate high-stress, intense work environments while serving, many veterans struggle to reintegrate into the workforce upon returning to civilian life.
