UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT OF 1994 (USERRA)

National Office: U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room S-1316, Washington, D.C. 20210; Charles "Nick"Dawson, (202) 693-4711
Arizona Office: Veterans' Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor, P.O. Box 6123-SC760E, 1400 West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85005; (602) 379-4961; FAX (602) 542-4103; Michael Espinosa, Director for Veterans' Employment and Training; Alfredo Mendoza, Assistant Director for Veterans' Employment and Training; DeeAnna Bratton, Veterans' Program Assistant
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Employee/Employer Advisor (www.dol.gov/elaws/userra0.htm): Section of VETS website with USERRA information and links to other resources. This website contains a series of questions to determine if the veteran is covered by USERRA.
A Non-Technical Resource Guide to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) : A 19 page PDF document, dated March 2003, containing basic information concerning USERRA.

National Office: 1555 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 200, Arlington, Virginia 22209-2405, (800) 336-4590.
Arizona Office: William G. Valenzuela, Chair, (520) 887-5652; Thomas Quarelli, Ombudsman Coordinator, (602) 264-0258 . For more information or an updated list of coordinators, go to www.esgr.org/employers/aboutESGR.asp?c=contacts.asp and select your state from the dropdown list.
Questions and Answers for Employers and Employees who participate in the National Guard and Reserve
- Employer version: www.esgr.org/employers/employerFAQ.asp
- Employee version: www.esgr.org/members/memberFAQ.asp.

US Office of Personnel Management - Job Rights of Federal Employees Who Enter the Uniformed Services: www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei54.asp.
Frequently Asked Questions for Reservists Being Called to Active Duty: www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq_911_2.html

Construction and Application of Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 U.S.C.A. §§4301-4333), 175 A.L.R. Fed. 437 (2002).
Federal Veterans Laws, Rules and Regulations (Lexis Law Pub. 2003). Location: Law Reference KF 7709 .F31 2003.
Veterans Benefits Manual (Barton F. Stichman, Ronald B. Abrams, & David F. Addlestone, eds., Lexis Law Pub. 2003). Location: Law Reference KF 7709 .V47 2003.
Veteran Preference Employment Statutes: A State-by-State and Federal Government Handbook (V.I. Brown, McFarland 2000). Location: KF 3460 .Z95 B76 2001.
Federal Procedural Forms vol. 16A, § 68:116 to § 68:134 (Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Co. 1995). Contains procedural information, complaint forms, etc., for litigation of USERRA issues in federal court. Updated by pocket parts. Location: KF 8836 .F43 v.16A 1995.

5 CFR §§ 353 (www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/5cfr353_03.html): Restoration to Duty from Uniformed Service or Compensable Injury. Uniformed Service. Deals with federal employees only.
5 CFR § 1208 (www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/5cfr1208_03.html): Practices and Procedures for Appeals Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Procedures for the Merit Systems Protection Board, which hears cases from federal employees.

A.R.S. § 26-167: www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/26/00167.htm. Employment discrimination against national guard members prohibited; physical or economic duress to deter enlistment prohibited; violation; classification
A.R.S. § 26-168: www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/26/00168.htm. Absence from employment for military duty; vacation and seniority rights; violation; classification
A.R.S. § 38-298: www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/38/00298.htm. Restoration to position following military service
A.R.S. § 38-610: www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/38/00610.htm. Leave of absence for military training; definition
Arizona Administrative Code - Several sections of Title 2, Chapter 5, Personnel Administration (www.azsos.gov/public_services/Title_02/2-05.htm), contain regulations concerning the use and computation of military leave for state employees.