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Second Circuit Affirms Large USERRA Judgment Against Conn. Employer

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Litigation

Back in 2009, I reported on a large verdict in favor of a reservist who was fired after he was called to duty after the 9/11 attacks. This month, the Second Circuit affirmed the verdict — making it one of the largest verdicts upheld under USERRA (the- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act). The… Continue Reading

Employer Who Fired Returning Reservist Did Not Violate USERRA

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Laws and Regulations, Litigation

USERRA (quick, name that acronym, answer down below) is a oft-misunderstood federal statute that addresses employment issues for reservists and active duty members of the armed forces. A recent Second Circuit decision (Hart v. Family Dental Group, decided May 31, 2011), arising from a federal court filing in Connecticut demonstrates the difficulties employers may have… Continue Reading

Learning USERRA – Employers Need to Understand the Breadth of Protections Offered

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

On this designated Veteran’s Day, it seems an appropriate time to highlight some common issues that pop up frequently on USERRA issues, particularly as they may affect returning veterans.   Veterans, and interested employers, should also seek out the Department of Labor’s website designed specifically to address these issues.    What Employers Are Covered by USERRA? Any person,… Continue Reading