National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2010

Bill 111 hr 1879, also known as the National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2010, is a piece of legislation that aims to protect the employment rights of members of the National Guard. The bill was introduced in the 111th Congress by Representative Tim Walz of Minnesota.

The main purpose of the bill is to ensure that members of the National Guard who are called to active duty are not unfairly penalized by their employers. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against National Guard members based on their military service, and requires employers to reemploy National Guard members who return from active duty in the same or a similar position.

The bill also provides protections for National Guard members who are injured or disabled as a result of their military service. It prohibits employers from discriminating against these individuals and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for their disabilities. Overall, the National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2010 seeks to ensure that members of the National Guard are able to serve their country without fear of losing their jobs or facing discrimination in the workplace. The bill has received bipartisan support and is seen as an important step in supporting and honoring the service of National Guard members.