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Quiz about Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Quiz

Never heard of ESGR? After taking this quiz, you'll know more.

A multiple-choice quiz by A-10. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
A-10

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,319

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
230

Question 1 of 10

1. When was Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve established? Hint

1982

2002

1992

1972

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Question 2 of 10

2. ESGR is an agency within which department of the U.S. government? Hint

Department of Labor

Department of Defense

Department of Commerce

Department of the Interior

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which law prohibits discrimination in the workplace against those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve? Hint

USERRA

FMLA

There is no such law.

FLSA

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many committees does the ESGR have (not including the National Committee for ESGR)? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who appoints the National Chair for ESGR? Hint

The Secretary of Defense

Congress

The U.S. President

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the penalty for violation of the anti-discrimination law protecting those who serve in the military? Hint

$100,000 fine

Death

It varies case by case

Imprisonment

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are the three major programs conducted by ESGR? Hint

Briefings, Trips, Awards

Employer Outreach, Military Outreach, Ombudsman

Investigation, Prosecution, Restitution

Outreach, Awards, Mediation

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the highest award given by the U.S. government to an employer for exceptional support of those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve? Hint

Secretary of Defense Freedom Award

Medal for Freedom

Presidential Employer Award

ESGR Patriot Award

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the document all employers are asked to sign pledging their support for those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve? Hint

Contract with America

Pledge of Support

Statement of Support

ESGR Support Contract

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who are on ESGR Committees? Hint

Military Service Members

Selected Business Executives

Mostly Volunteers

Paid Government employees

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve established?

Answer: 1972

Following the end of the Draft, the national military leadership felt that it was necessary to gain and maintain the support of civilian employers in order to support the all-volunteer Armed Forces. Thus, in 1972, by Executive Order, ESGR was established.

2. ESGR is an agency within which department of the U.S. government?

Answer: Department of Defense

ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) is an agency with the Department of Defense. It reports to the Assistant Secretary of Defense - Reserve Affairs.

3. Which law prohibits discrimination in the workplace against those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve?

Answer: USERRA

USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act) was enacted in 1994 to protect service members against employment discrimination.

4. How many committees does the ESGR have (not including the National Committee for ESGR)?

Answer: 56

In addition to each state having a committee, California has two committees, and there are committees for DC, Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Europe.

5. Who appoints the National Chair for ESGR?

Answer: The Secretary of Defense

National Chair for ESGR is appointed by the Secretary of Defense for a three year term and may be extended for an additional three years.

6. What is the penalty for violation of the anti-discrimination law protecting those who serve in the military?

Answer: It varies case by case

Violation of USERRA is a civil infraction. If a case goes to court, a judge may compel the violator to correct the violation, hire an individual who was denied employment, or may require an employer to pay lost wages plus damages equal to the lost wages.

7. What are the three major programs conducted by ESGR?

Answer: Employer Outreach, Military Outreach, Ombudsman

ESGR conducts Employer Outreach to educate employers and reward exceptional support, Military Outreach to ensure service members are aware of their rights and responsibilities, and Ombudsman services to mediate military service related conflicts in the workplace.

8. What is the highest award given by the U.S. government to an employer for exceptional support of those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve?

Answer: Secretary of Defense Freedom Award

The Secretary of Defense Freedom Award is given each year to 15 employers (five employers in each of three categories - Large Business, Small Business, and Public Sector) for exceptional support to those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

9. What is the document all employers are asked to sign pledging their support for those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve?

Answer: Statement of Support

The Statement of Support is public recognition of an employer's commitment to support those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

10. Who are on ESGR Committees?

Answer: Mostly Volunteers

State and Territorial ESGR Committees are comprised mostly of volunteers. Each Committee has a small (1-3) full-time staff to provide administrative, training, and operational support. Membership is open to all who desire to serve their country by helping support those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve and their employers.

Source: Author A-10

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