guard/ reserve and other employers

[Slug]

I've got an interview at Dell tomorrow. They are big on not missing work "for any reason" (their quotes, not mine). I am a part time reservist at DelRio in the squathog and I'm down there about 10-12 days a month. I know this has been discussed here before, but searching, I can't find it. What is the government regs/rules concerning discriminating against or not letting you do you military duty. I will discuss this with the interviewer, but I was just wanted to do some research before I got shot down. Any help would be appreciated.




Slug

"Dell Computers, how can I help you?"

 

[Sonic Cruzer]

I think the link below should be of some help for you.

National Committee of Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve

 

[T1bubba]

Dell

Slug,

I read an article recently about the importance of the boss-lift program during the current call-ups. It mentioned that many tech companies are getting more on board with taking care of their guard and reserve folks, and talked about Dell in particular.

I wouldn't sweat it, especially since you're not deployable.

So can you get me a discount???

T1bubba

 

[Slug]

thanks fellas

Thanks for the quick replies.

Dell discounts for all my friends!


Slug

 

[TopBugs]

slug,

congrats on SWA. hope things are well.

Brett M.

 

[Slug]

all is kinda well

Well,

Despite the ESGR laws Dell did not feel obliged to offer me a position. In fact that was when the interview ended.......at my disclosure of Reserve duty. I think it was the fact that I was going to be gone 10 days/month at a full time job.

I've perused the above link, but couldn't find any time limits on the number of Reserve/Guard days per month. Anyone have any idea if there is a "limit"? Oh well.


Slug



How's it going Brett? I wish SWA would a least start something up here in the near future. Eating deep into the savings is getting old. Of course, I'm sure your familiar with that more than I.

Later

 

[CAL to T-1A]

Slug,

You should contact the group JAG about your experience. I think the law only protects employees and doesn't effect potential employees. Employer is required to give you a total of five years off.

See you next time at the Ranch.

John

 

[Skyrunner]

Bugsy, PM me

Hey Brett,

Give me a PM.

Chris B