A federal judge has ordered Wachovia Securities, LLC (“Wachovia”) to reinstate and pay $1.3 million in back pay and damages to a former financial advisor who alleged that the company violated his rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”).  According to the former financial advisor, Wachovia violated his USERRA rights when [...]

Rep. Artur Davis (D-Al.) has introduced H.R. 1474 to strengthen protections for veterans, reservists and other members of the uniformed services who return to the workforce after military service or active duty.  The bill, which amends the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”), codified at 38 U.S.C. §§ 4301 - 4333, would improve [...]