SHRM Monthly Chapter Meeting

Speaker: Kevin Wince, ESGR (Department of Defense) State Chairman

Title: “The HR Guide to Navigating Legal Compliance in 2025 - USERRA"

Are you an employer, HR professional, or service member?
Join us for a vital training session that strengthens the connection between military service and civilian employment.

Why Attend?
Learn how to navigate and uphold your responsibilities under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)—a federal law that protects the job rights of those who serve.

What You'll Gain:

• Understand the Purpose of ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)

Discover how this Department of Defense program builds strong relationships between employers and service members.

• Evaluate the Need for ESGR

Learn why thousands of employers and employees rely on ESGR for education, guidance, and support.
Know Your Role: Employer Responsibilities under USERRA
Ensure compliance and create a workplace culture that supports those who serve in the Guard and Reserve.

• Know Their Role: Service Member Responsibilities under USERRA

Help your military employees fulfill their duties while preserving their civilian careers.

ESGR, a Department of Defense office, is comprised of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff. Develops and promotes 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.