San Diego Military Service Discrimination Attorneys

Experienced California Employment Lawyers

Military service discrimination is the act or practice of discriminating against employees who are members or were members of military service organizations or reserves. This can include members of the US military or naval forces, National Guard, armed forces reserve, or other uniformed services, and veterans of these services. It also encompasses individuals returning from service – and their right to the job they previously held before they left on duty.

Protecting those who fight to protect our country and our rights is a practice our attorneys are compassionate about. Legion Counsel is proud to help members of the armed forces and reserves in San Diego who have been victimized by military service discrimination. Let Legion Counsel help you find the best qualified employment attorney to fit your needs. Through knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as well as extensive experience in employment law, the lawyers we recommend will work to protect your rights as an employee.

California and Federal Military Service Discrimination Laws

Two main laws regulate military service discrimination in California:

California Military and Veteran’s Code, Section 394: protects enlisted members of the US military or naval forces from discrimination because of their membership.

Federal Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA): protects members of the Armed forces reserve, the National Guard, or other uniformed services from discrimination; this includes veterans as well.

The failure to reinstate a member of the military or reserve after they have performed their ordered military duty is considered military service discrimination, as long as that position or a similar one is available. Decreased compensation, benefits or other assets of employment due to an employee’s military service or based upon an employer’s prejudice regarding military duties is also military service discrimination.

Compensation and relief may be available to those who have suffered from military service discrimination. Counsel will work to protect your rights and help you so you are not adversely by having performed your duty.

Have you experienced military service discrimination in San Diego? Contact us today!