Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Scope: “Provide Service Members, Families, and employers the opportunity to raise issues of concern regarding quality of life for leadership information action” Assist State J1: ESGR Committee Programs - Management - Analyze - Oversight - Guidance and Support - Day to day continuity J1 Liaison between National and State ESGR Officials Briefings: Employers and Service Members Marketing plan development and implementation

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Overview” National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (NCESGR) formed in 1972 Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Promotes understanding of RC with employers Now over 4,500 volunteer committee members in 55 States, territories, the District of Columbia, and Europe Over 60 volunteers on the Kansas ESGR Committee

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Vision & Mission” Vision Develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the Military service of their employees. Mission We gain and maintain employer support for the Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increase awareness of the Law, and resolving conflicts through mediation

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Programs and Services” Proactive employer and Military member outreach through Statements of Support, Employer Awards, Briefing with Boss, Boss Lifts, Military Liaison Reacting to Ombudsman services

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Statements of Support”

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Awards Program” “Patriot Award” Employer Recognition Nominate your Boss and/or Supervisor Most frequently presented ESGR award Used as basis in consideration of higher awards Easy as going to www.esgr.mil Presented with the assistance of ESGR volunteer

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “USERRA” Provide advance notice--written or oral Less than five years cumulative absence Serve under honorable conditions Timely return to civilian job using guidelines 30 days or less … Report next work day – safe travel plus 8 hours 31 to 180 days … Apply within 14 days after completion of service Over 180 days … Apply within 90 days

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Problem Resolution” Trained Ombudsmen Mediation with Service Member and employer Average time a case is resolved is down to 14 days

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Success” Kansas National KS Cases Assigned 19 2,664 KS Cases Mediated 15 1,899 Committee Members 88 4,427 Volunteer Hours 4,903 234,081 Employers Briefed 2,236 148,463 RC Members Briefed 2,582 341,953 Statement of Support 722 44,861 Patriot Awards 227 14,071