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.
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Buffalo, Minn.: U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Nathan Price was proud to present the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Pro Patria Award to his employer, the Wright County Sheriff's Department in a ceremony held October 13. His supervisor, Captain Patrick O'Malley received the award on behalf of the Department.
Minneapolis, Minn.: Medtronic, a multinational corporation based in Minneapolis, was presented a 2021 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award in a ceremony attended by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at Medtronic's offices. Also in attendance to accept the award on behalf of Medtronic was CEO Geoff Martha.
WASHINGTON – Do you have a story to tell about how exceptional your employer’s support is to Guard and Reserve service members? If your employer goes above and beyond in their support for Guardsmen or Reservists, nominate them for the 2022 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award!