Mil Leave of Absence

[ArchieF16]

Do you guys know what the rules are for longevity pay with respect to Mil LOAs? Will I come back at the same year I left or will my years away count towards the longevity payscale as well? Is it airline specific or do the rules apply across the board?

Thanks in advance.....

 

[MarineGrunt]

Short answer: When you come back, it will be like you never left. While on leave, you still gain pay longevity, and seniority as you would have normally. Federal law.

 

[ArchieF16]

Thanks, grunt. That's what I was hoping for. I've been hearing that while seniority continues, longevity pay may not. Is there a good website I could look at that links the Fed laws governing these rules?

 

[Mamma]

Thanks, grunt. That's what I was hoping for. I've been hearing that while seniority continues, longevity pay may not. Is there a good website I could look at that links the Fed laws governing these rules?

You can look up USERRA! Longevity pay continues. They even fill your 401K as if you were there.

http://www.osc.gov/userra.htm

 

[tmac3333]

Concur with MarineGrunt and Mamma....longevity increases and 401k payout, but not until you return from mil leave.

 

[ArchieF16]

Great to know, fellas....thanks for the words........That USERRA site is great.....lots of good info and point of contacts.........

 

[Raoul Duke]

and you continue to accrue seniority and longevity while you are on leave