20 CFR 1002.20 - Does USERRA protect an individual who does not actually perform service in the uniformed services?

Regulations last checked for updates: May 01, 2025

Title 20 - Employees' Benefits last revised: Mar 17, 2025

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§ 1002.20 - Does USERRA protect an individual who does not actually perform service in the uniformed services?

Yes. Employers are prohibited from taking actions against an individual for any of the activities protected by the Act, whether or not he or she has performed service in the uniformed services.

authority: Section 4331(a) of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), 38 U.S.C. 4331(a) (Pub. L. 103-353, 108 Stat. 3150)

source: 70 FR 75292, Dec. 19, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 20 CFR 1002.20