National Committee for Employer Support for Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
National Committee for Employer Support for Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

The ESGR provides information and support to National Guard and Reserve members and their employers. The ESGR mission is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve as defined by demonstrated employer commitment to employee military service.
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Mediation and Information Services
The Ombudsmen Services Program provides information, counseling, and referral services for issues relating to compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). ESGR Ombudsmen Services offers informal mediation and guidance when requested to help resolve conflicts between National Guard or Reserve members and their employers. Find your local ESGR Committee for mediation or referral services.
More than 95 percent of all such requests for assistance are resolved in this informal process without requiring referral to the Department of Labor for formal investigation.
ESGR Web Site Assistance
The ESGR web site is an excellent resource for employers, employees, and ESGR volunteers that includes handbooks, tools, and guidance to assist employers with effectively satisfying all requirements by law and recognize outstanding performance. The ESGR Web site’s extensive information includes:
- USERRA overviews
- Employer tips
- Sample letters and Human Resource policies
- Forms, Handbooks, and Documentation
- Rewards and Recognition programs such as the “Patriot Award” Certificate of Appreciation
- Frequently-asked questions (FAQs)
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