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Re-employment Rights for Service Members
 A person who left a civilian job to enter active duty in the armed forces may be entitle to return to the job after discharge or release from active duty. Re-employment rights are provided for those who served in the active duty or reserve components of the armed forces. To be re-employed, four requirements must be met: (1) the person must give advance notice of military service to the employer; (2) the cumulative absence from the civilian job shall not exceed five years (with some exceptions); (3) the person must submit a timely application for re-employment; and (4) the person must not have been released with a dishonorable or other punitive discharge. The law calls for the returning veteran to be placed in the job as if the veteran had remained continuously employed. This means that the person may be entitle to benefits that are based on seniority, such as pensions, pay increases and promotions. Additional information is available at: http://www.dol.gov/vets/welcome.html
Verification of Military Experience
 The Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) Document, DD Form 2586, helps service members verify previous experience and training to potential employers, write their resumes, prepare for jobs interviews, negotiate credit at schools, and obtain certificates or licenses. VMET documents are available only through Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Transition Support offices and are intended for separating or retiring service members who have at lease six months of active duty service. Service members should obtain VMET documents from their Transition Support office within 12 months of separation or 24 months of retirement. For more information call VA Benefits at 1-800-827-1000. |
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