OEOC and HR to Host a USERRA Briefing March 3
Morgana Schluterman
Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX and Human Resources is hosting a briefing about the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act for the campus community. Today, March 3, Morgana Schluterman, the Northwest Arkansas area chair of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve will be conducting an online presentation about USERRA and what it means to both the uniformed service member and the employer.
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act is a federal law establishing the rights and responsibilities for uniformed service members and their employers. This online training is sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance.
Attend the Zoom meeting at this link.
About ESGR: The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense office established in 1972 to encourage cooperation between the Reserve and National Guard Service Members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts that come about due to an employee's military commitment.
About Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX: The office of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX engages with the campus community to proactively advance the university's initiatives and resources to create a more inclusive educational and work environment.
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Contacts
Chris Jones, training and communications coordinator
Department of Equal Opportunity, Compliance & Title IX
479-575-2907,
cj071@uark.edu
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