Introduced
by
To extend from 15 days to 45 days the amount of time an employee who was on a leave of absence because of active duty military service has to notify the employer that he or she is seeking re-employment under a state law the requires and employer to take the person back with the same seniority and rights that would have accrued but for the military service. The bill also authorizes lawsuits by employees against employers who fail to observe the mandate.
Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that extends the proposed notice period to 90 days.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To extend from 15 days to 90 days the amount of time an employee who was on a leave of absence because of active duty military service has to notify the employer that he or she is seeking re-employment under a state law the requires and employer to take the person back with the same seniority and rights that would have accrued but for the military service. The bill also authorizes lawsuits by employees against employers who fail to observe the mandate.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
