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State employees who may be called to active military service have unique rights and benefits. The following web sites will provide employers in state government with information and other resources concerning employees serving in the military.

U.S. Department of Labor - Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
  • Provides access to technical information and other resources to help employers understand and implement the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).


  • Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
  • This organization provides information to support employers with employees in the National Guard or military Reserves.


  • OHR's Military Leave Frequently Asked Questions
  • Frequently Asked Questions regarding military leave and employment/ reemployment rights for South Carolina state employees serving in the military.


  • State Human Resources Regulations - Military Leave (19-712.L.)

    OHR Memo Regarding Military Leave Adobe Acrobat File 

    Military Leave Issues Word Document 

    Summary of Military Leave Provisions for State Employees 



    THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.