Text of USERRA Regulations
“S “ Version
When approved by the Senate for the Senate, these regulations will have the prefix “S.”
Subpart A: Introduction to the Regulations
1002.1 What is the purpose of this part?
This part implements certain provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (‘‘USERRA’’ or ‘‘the Act’’), as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act (“CAA”). 2 U.S.C. 1316. USERRA is a law that establishes certain rights and benefits for employees, and duties for employers. USERRA affects employment, reemployment, and retention in employment, when employees serve or have served in the uniformed services. There are five subparts to these regulations. Subpart A gives an introduction to the USERRA regulations. Subpart B describes USERRA’s anti‐discrimination and anti‐retaliation provisions. Subpart C explains the steps that must be taken by a uniformed service member who wants to return to his or her previous civilian employment. Subpart D describes the rights, benefits, and obligations of persons absent from employment due to service in the uniformed services, including rights and obligations related to health plan coverage. Subpart E describes the rights, benefits, and obligations of the returning veteran or service member. Subpart F explains the role of the Office of Compliance in administering USERRA as applied by the CAA.
