DMAT personnel, once federally activated for deployment, fall under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). In general terms, a team member must give the employer notice (if possible) if a deployment is about to occur, the employer must provide for a leave of absence for a federally activated team member and the team member must be re-employed following a deployment. We strongly encourage these issues to be addressed well in advance and that is why we highly suggest an employer's advance support for those who wish to become DMAT team employees. During periods of on-call status or whenever a deployment seems possible, we strongly encourage all personnel to discuss the possibility of deployment with their employer and families, to make arrangements for work coverage, to get personal affairs in order, etc. 

Also, there have been concerns around the nation about employers who apparently attempt to make employees sign contracts to not join teams or they are making determinations to not hire persons who are NDMS team members. This is unlawful and is considered discrimination per USERRA law.

More information on specific USERRA rights can be found at http://www.esgr.mil/USERRA/What-is-USERRA.aspx.

The following documents are available only to team personnel:

 USERRA Poster

USERRA Facts for Employers

USERRA Facts for Employees

USERRA 20 CFR 1002

USERRA Discrimination-related US Code

USERRA Information PL 3678

NDMS employees can also contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , USERRA Ombudsman, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional assistance.