Should I report National Guard hiring discrimination?
However, I have always been told, and the web site supports, http://military.findlaw.com/family-employment-housing/what-is-military-employment-discrimination.html
USERRA is only applicable to employees. Not potential employees.
There is no verbiage in that web site discussing and informing about USERRA that references POTENTIAL employees.
Only current or past employees
What is Military Employment Discrimination?
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) requires reemployment of service members.
"ESGR, a Department of Defense program, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.: So it would seem, not unlike USERRA, it's only applicable to someone who IS an actual EMPLOYEE ... not an applicant.
Me:
Mrs. Perkins,
I'm not sure if you remember me, but we spoke on the phone Friday about a personal banker position at your branch on <redacted> Drive. You told me to contact you if I decided to get out of the National Guard so that I would be available to work Saturdays. I have actually been considering leaving the Guard for a while, and I am very interested in a career with <redacted>. So, if I got out of the Guard by the end of the month, would you still be willing to consider me for a position?
Thank you,
Matthew Jordan
Branch Manager:
Matthew,
Thank you for reaching out.
To clarify any confusion, I did not say to call me when you get out of the military. I am actually thoroughly impressed that you serve our wonderful country. I appreciate all you do & <redacted> loves having military apart of our teams.
My concern was your Saturday availability. With our staffing & branch hours, we all must be flexible & able to work any hours needed. I do understand your commitment & value that.
resource: http://military.findlaw.com/family-employment-housing/what-is-military-employment-discrimination.html
What is Military Employment Discrimination?
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) requires reemployment of service members.
If anything good does come out of reporting them is that the bank or at least that manager, will become versed in the law and probably not repeat themselves, but it's doubtful you'd get hired, but if by chance they did hire you after that, even though they were in the wrong and would become educated on that fact, they won't fully accept you.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Home
With an ESGR committee in each state, territory, and the District of Columbia, there is an ESGR representative able to help you forge a stronger bond with your supervisor through a greater understanding of your military service.
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