Protections

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In the Federal government, individuals performing uniformed service are not subject to a reduction in force (RIF) while they are in the service. After restoration, they may not be discharged (except for cause) for 1 year if they served for more than 180 days, or for 6 months if they served for more than 30 days, but less than 181 days.

USERRA prohibits an agency from discriminating against or taking any reprisal against an applicant or employee because of his or her application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.


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