Fox Rothschild is always on the leading edge of technology and entrepreneurial isues. They’ve been regular contributors to Techburgher since we first fired up the grill. Here’s some tight information on how military leave impacts entrepreneurs:
Despite the Obama Administration’s objective to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq, it appears clear that sizeable deployments of American troops will continue to be stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and other hot spots for the foreseeable future.
This continued commitment of American military power is taking a toll on technology and entrepreneurial companies, as deployments of employees in the reserves and National Guard units will remain high. As a result, businesses are exposed to greater risks because of their legal obligations to meet those servicemembers’ employment rights upon their return. The balancing act between the needs of employers and the rights of uniformed personnel returning from service is tricky at best, and at worst can lead to fines and other penalties for businesses that ignore the law. Read more about this issue right here.
