San Jose USERRA Attorneys

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), and the California Military and Veterans Code prohibit discrimination on the basis of serving in the armed services. These acts require employers to allow employees time off to serve in the uniformed services, and guarantee the right to reemployment upon conclusion of the term of service. USERRA and the California Military and Veterans Code apply to virtually all employers, including federal, state (with exceptions), and local government.

More Than 45 Years of Legal Experience

Our San Jose USERRA attorneys represent employees who have been wrongfully terminated for exercising their rights under military leave laws. We also advise employers regarding their obligations and ensure companies comply with the various leave laws impacting their workforce.

We have more than 45 years of legal experience. If you have a question about military leave laws, contact one of our attorneys today.

Rights Under USERRA and California's Military and Veterans Code

The amount of time an employee can be absent from work, as well as the minimum length of reemployment, are statutorily mandated by USERRA and California’s Military and Veterans Code. Failure to abide by either law can result in significant exposure to unwary employers.

Depending on the size of the employer, non-serving employees may also be entitled to temporary leaves of absence when an employee’s spouse returns to work from active duty.

Contact Santa Clara Military Leave Laws Lawyers

At the law firm of Phillip J. Griego & Associates, our Santa Clara military leave laws lawyers respond to the entire problem, not just one aspect of it. Whether your employment requires assistance with USERRA or the California Military and Veterans Code, we can provide counsel in these and many other areas.

For an initial consultation with the California employment litigation attorneys at Phillip J. Griego & Associates, call (408) 293-6341, or contact us online. Now available to see clients in Alameda County and the East Bay Area, call (925) 364-4655.