ESGR and training contracts

[Slye]

If I fly for a company that has a one year training contract, in which I have to pay back the pro rata share of training if I leave before the one year mark, will I still be held responsible for this if I have to leave due to Air National Guard training? Does the ESGR law still protect me if I wasn't in the military when I first started my civilian job but I joined afterwards? Also, how enforceable in general are training contracts? Thanks again!

 

[usmc33]

Check with ESGR

Hey, call the ESGR hotline: 1-800-336-459

As far as I know, it doesn't matter if you're currently in the military or join afterwards; ESGR still applies and covers you for 5 years. If you join, volunteer, get drafted, doesn't matter...you're covered. Call the number and confirm.

 

[Slim]

I started my military training after two years with my previous employer. There is no distinction between civilian career first, then military training vs. the other way around. In fact, starting your military training after you're employed for a while may be better.

My ex-wife was in OCS in the ARNG when she interviewed with the old Presidential Airlines out of IAD. After asking several questions about her military commitment, they did not offer her a job. The rejection letter didn't specify her National Guard commitment as a factor, but the tone of the questions asked of her certainly indicated otherwise.

Several weeks later, there were ads in the Washington Post, from Presidential Airlines, soliciting applicants for the jobs she was turned down for.