Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense Organization whose mission is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing oustanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflicts through mediation. ESGR provides free education, consultation and if necessary, mediation for Guard and Reserve members and their employers if they have questions or problems. The law which was established to protect both military members and their employers is known as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, or USERRA.

• About ESGR

The ESGR Mission: Gain and maintain employer support by:

• Recognizing Outstanding Support
• Increasing Awareness of the Law
• Resolving Conflicts Through Mediation

See photos from recent ESGR events:

• Oct. 27: 2009 ESGR Boss Lift, Camp Ripley
• Sept. 22: Yellow Ribbon Corporation Award, International Falls
• June 9: Governor's Employer Summit, St. Paul
• April 20: ESGR 2009 Awards Banquet, Golden Valley

Nomination for Employer Support Freedom Award:

• 2010 Employer Support Award Press Release

View the ESGR Newletter:

• Winter 2009
• Fall 2009
• Summer 2009
• Spring 2009
• Winter 2008

ESGR Contacts in the State of Minnesota:

Paul Monteen
State Chair
651-201-7779
paul.monteen@state.mn.us

Jim Sullivan
Executive Director
651-268-8203
james.d.sullivan@us.army.mil

Carolyn Ashworth
Program Support Specialist
651-282-4285
carolyn.ashworth@us.army.mil

Rae Schwartz
Program Support Specialist
651-268-8206
rae.schwartz@us.army.mil


More "Employment Resources" pages:
Federal Employment Resources
State Employment Resources
Employment Search Programs
Employers-Why Hire a Vet

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