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““Building Relationships BetweenBuilding Relationships BetweenEmployers and Today’s Military”Employers and Today’s Military”

PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFINGPRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING

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What you need to do BEFORE and DURING your deployment or

mobilization

Developed by: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Pre-Deployment Briefing

Mission: ESGR is a Department of Defense agency that seeks to promote a

culture in which all American employers support and value the

military service of their employees. We recognize outstanding

support, increase awareness of the law, and resolve conflicts

through mediation.

State Chair – George Doetsch – Owner Apple Ford Vice Chair – Col (USAF Ret) Ben Jablecki – CPO APG

Employer Outreach Military Outreach Ombudsman Services Employment Initiative

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MD ESGR Committee

Pre-Deployment

Notify your employer

To ensure your job is protected, you must provide your employer with prior notice

Notice may be verbal or in writing (or email) Written notice is preferred: letter to your employer

with orders attached

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During Deployment

Talk to your employer

Provide your employer with your new contact information as soon as possible

Maintain regular contact Tell your employer when you will be returning and

your reemployment intentions

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During Deployment

Know your job is protected You have rights under the Uniformed Services

Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Military leave of absence Prompt reinstatement Accumulation of seniority Protection against discharge Immediate reinstatement of health insurance Training and retraining Protection against discrimination

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During Deployment

Serve Honorably

To ensure you are eligible for USERRA rights, you must serve honorably while on active duty

Your period of military service performed must be honorable or under honorable conditions

Dishonorable, bad conduct and other than honorable discharges, dismissal and dropped from the rolls forfeit USERRA protection

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Support Network

ESGR – your support network

A DoD agency established to gain employer support for the Guard and Reserve

Comprised of over 3,500 volunteers in all 55 States, U.S. Territories and Europe

Assists service members in recognizing employers and resolving employment related issues

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Employer Recognition

Recognize your Employer Do you have an employer who has already been

supportive of you? Submit an ESGR award nomination form on line at

www.esgr.mil First level award; ‘Patriot Award’, includes a DoD

certificate and a lapel pin Other awards include; Above and Beyond, Pro Patria

and Secretary of Defense - Freedom Award

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Post Deployment

Notify your employer

When you return - notify your employer of the date you want to return to work

Provide your employer with prior notice Notice may be verbal or in writing Written notice is preferred: letter to your employer

with orders attached

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ESGR Contact Info

Headquarters ESGR 1-800-336-4590 DSN 426-1386

Maryland ESGR Office 410-234-3809 DSN 496-3809

On Line: www.esgr.mil

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We ALL ServeWe ALL Serve