On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL/VETS) launched a program for employers to seek guidance for ensuring compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). The initiative is referred to as “SALUTE: Support and Assistance for Leaders in USERRA Training and Employment.” SALUTE creates an opportunity for employers to request technical guidance on USERRA-related questions or specific issues in their workforce before the onset of a DOL/VETS complaint or lawsuit.
The program may provide a unique opportunity for employers to obtain guidance on some of the thornier issues that can arise under USERRA. It may also carry legal risks depending on the extent to which advisory opinions from DOL/VETS may be used or weaponized in subsequent litigation.
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