The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that protects service members from discrimination and ensures that they can return to their civilian jobs after military service. Here are five key points to keep in mind when bringing a claim under this law:

• You must show that your employer violated USERRA, such as by not reemploying you after military service or discriminating against you because of your military service.
• You must show that the violation was willful or reckless.
• You can seek back pay, damages, and attorney’s fees if you are successful in your claim.
• There is no specific time limit for filing a claim, but courts will generally apply the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in the state where the violation occurred.
• You may also have a claim under state law, such as under the New Jersey Law Against