Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve gt; Home Who is ESGR? ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment
Mission and End State - ESGR Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve - ESGR Employer support enhances retention rates in the Armed Forces and, in the end, strengthens our national security To recognize employers who support their Guard and Reserve employees, ESGR grants a series of Department of Defense awards Patriot Award; Spouse Patriot Award; Seven Seals Award A bove and Beyond Award; Pro Patria Award
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve gt; USERRA gt; What is USERRA - ESGR ESGR informs and educates Service members and their civilian employers regarding their rights and responsibilities governed by USERRA ESGR does not enforce USERRA, but serves as a neutral, free resource for employers and Service members
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve - ESGR ESGR understands the unique talents and skill set Guard and Reserve Service members can bring to the civilian workforce To make this arrangement work, both parties must be aware of their rights and responsibilities under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve gt; Employer Awards - ESGR The first in ESGR's series of awards is the Patriot Award An employee serving in the National Guard or Reserve, or the spouse of a Guard or Reserve member, may nominate individual supervisors and bosses for support provided directly to the nominating Service member and his or her family
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve gt; Employers - ESGR The Statement of Support Program is the cornerstone of ESGR’s effort to gain and maintain employer support for the Guard and Reserve The intent of the program is to increase employer support by encouraging employers to act as advocates for employee participation in the military
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve - ESGR Each year, Guard and Reserve employees, or a family member acting on their behalf, have the opportunity to nominate their employer for the Employer Support Freedom Award Nominate your employer during nomination season (October 1-December 31 each year) by logging on to https: esgr csd disa mil FAN PublicNomination, and completing the form
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve gt; Volunteers - ESGR The Statement of Support program is the cornerstone of ESGR's effort to gain and maintain employer support for the Guard and Reserve The intent of the program is to increase employer support by encouraging employers to act as advocates for employee participation in the military