ESGR, a Department of Defense office, is comprised of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff. We will develop and promote employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members.
ESGR informs and educates service members and their civilian employers regarding their rights and responsibilities governed by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). ESGR does not have statutory authority to enforce, but serves as a neutral, free resource to employers and service members. ESGR’s trained ombudsmen provide mediation of issues relating to compliance with USERRA.
Stephen Colby Volunteer Support Technician Camp Chamberlain 23 Blue Star Avenue Augusta ME 04330 207-430-5662
RELATED LINKS
Maine ESGR Facebook Page
Maine ESGR LinkedIn Group
U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service
U.S. Department of Labor USERRA
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