College employees (regular full-time and regular part-time) can take military leave and have opportunities to return to their jobs according to state and federal laws. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) supports those who have served in the military, Reserves, National Guard, or other uniformed services. The College aims to follow all relevant laws regarding military leave.
In Florida, employees who are in the National Guard or Reserves can take up to 240 hours of paid leave each year for training. If employees are called to active duty or choose to serve, they are entitled to take leave according to the law. The first 30 days of this leave will be paid. After 30 days, a full-time employee may utilize their accrued leave to maintain the base pay they earned before active duty.
Taking military leave will not affect an employee's rights to earn vacation or sick leave, receive health insurance, or keep any other benefits.