status of forces survey of reserve component members · sofs-r jun 06 q104 19 20 13 16 23 20 16 17...

Status of Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members

Status of Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members

Information and Technology for Better Decision MakingMD DC

2

STATUS OF FORCES SURVEY OF RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS (SOFS-R)

Since 2001, there have been four DoD surveys which covered attitudes and opinions of Reserve component members on employment issuesDetails on survey administrations are as follows:

Survey Administration Dates

Sample Size Response Rate Margin of Error

June 2006 22 May – 29 Jun 06 58,596 34% ±1.0% May 2004 26 Apr – 3 Jun 04 55,794 39% ±1.0% September 2003 8 Sep – 16 Oct 03 55,155 38% ±1.5% May 2003 30 Apr – 12 Jun 03 71,701 40% ±1.3%


3

June 2006 Status of Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members


4

CIVILIAN WORKLost Opportunities for Overtime Due to NG&R Obligations

Percent of Employed Members Who Ever Worked Overtime

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q81 Margins of error do not exceed ±2%

50 2227

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

How often do you loseopportunities for overtime/extra

pay because of NG&Robligations?

Always Occasionally Never


5

CIVILIAN WORKCivilian Experiences Compared to Military

Percent of Employed Reserve Component Members


36

42

42

46

48

17

20

26

20

26

47

38

32

33

26

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Total compensation

Health care benefits

Promotion opportunities

Retirement benefits

Education and training

Better in the military No difference Better in civilian work


6

EMPLOYER SUPPORTSupportive of NG&R Obligations

Percent of Reserve Component Members Working for an Employer

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q95 Margins of error range from ±1% to ±2%

25 668

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

In general, how supportive isyour principal civilian employer

of your NG&R obligations?

Supportive Neither supportive nor unsupportive Unsupportive


7

REEMPLOYMENTReturn to Principal Civilian Employment

Percent of Demobilized Reserve Component Members Employed Prior to Activation

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q96, Q97 Margins of error do not exceed ±14%

67

NR

0 20 40 60 80 100

Same family business in whichyou were working

Same business or professionin which you were self-

employed

Yes

NR: Not Reportable


8

67

80

7166

9093

63

78

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

Total ARNG USAR USNR USMCR ANG USAFR

Missing data points are not shown because they are not reportable# Significant difference from previous administration

Margins of error range from ±3% to ±17%SOFS-R Jun 06 Q97

# (USNR)

REEMPLOYMENTReturn to Self-Employment Employment

Percent of Demobilized Reserve Component Members Self-Employed Prior to Activation, by Component


9

67

80

8887

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6



REEMPLOYMENTReturn to Self-Employment Employment

Percent of Demobilized Reserve Component Members Self-Employed Prior to Activation, by Paygrade


10

REEMPLOYMENTReturn to Principal Civilian Employer

Percent of Reserve Component Members Activated Since 9-11-2001 Who Were Working for an Employer Prior to Activation


19

79

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

No, I did not work for pay

No, I began working for adifferent employer

Yes, returned to sameemployer

Marked


11

86

64

89

8381 7978 77

86

76

88

77

84

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes



Percent of Reserve Component Members Activated Since 9-11-2001 Who Were Working for an Employer Prior to Activation, by Component

# (USAR)

# Significant difference from previous administration



12

79

65

8481

70

868386

91

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6


Percent of Reserve Component Members Activated Since 9-11-2001 Who Were Working for an Employer Prior to Activation, by Paygrade




13

REEMPLOYMENTReasons for Returning to Different Employer After Activation

Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Began Working for Different Employer


2

4

6

11

23

28

36

60

0 20 40 60 80 100

Pre-activation employer could not accommodate my disabilityincurred during military service

I was recuperating from an illness/injury

Pre-activation employer went out of business

Pre-activation employer did not give me prompt reemployment

Changes in pre-activation employer circumstances while away

Other

I disliked my pre-activation job

I found a better job

Yes


14

REEMPLOYMENTReasons for Not Working for Pay After Activation

Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Did Not Work for Pay


2

3

9

22

23

25

27

32

40

0 20 40 60 80 100

Pre-activation employer could not accommodate my disabilityincurred during military service

Pre-activation employer went out of business

I was recuperating from an illness/injury

Changes in pre-activation employer circumstances while away

Pre-activation employer did not give me prompt reemployment

Other

I decided to attend school

I disliked my pre-activation job

I needed a break after activation

Yes


15

REEMPLOYMENTReturn to Same Civilian Employer Compared to Expectations

Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Returned to Same Employer

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q104

64 1719

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

In general, has the return toyour employer been better or

worse than you expected?

Better About what you expected Worse

Margins of error range from ±2% to ±3%


16




Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Returned to Same Employer, by Component

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q104

19191717

22

1615

24

1416

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Bet

ter



17




Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Returned to Same Employer, by Paygrade

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q104

1920

1316

2320

1617

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Bet

ter

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6


18

REEMPLOYMENTReturn to Same Civilian Employment Compared to Expectations

Percent of Demobilized Reserve Component Members Who Returned to Same Self-Employment or Family Business

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q102, Q103 Margins of error range from ±11% to ±12%

18 52 29

NR

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

In general, has the return to thefamily business been better or

worse than you expected?

In general, has the return toyour business or profession

been better or worse than youexpected?

Better About what you expected Worse

NR: Not Reportable


19

3

1815138

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Bet

ter




REEMPLOYMENTReturn to Self-Employment Compared to Expectations

Percent of Demobilized Reserve Component Members Who Returned to Self-Employment, by Component

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q103


20

18

6

15

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Bet

ter

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6



REEMPLOYMENTReturn to Self-Employment Compared to Expectations

Percent of Demobilized Reserve Component Members Who Returned to Self-Employment, by Paygrade


21

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q108

1.8

0 1 2 3

How many times have youbeen briefed about USERRA?

Average

Margins of error do not exceed ±0.1 times

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSUniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

(USERRA) BriefingsAverage of All Reserve Component Members


22

1.8

2.0

1.81.71.61.61.61.6

1.5

1.31.4

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

May-04 Jun-06

Ave

rage

Tim

es B

riefe

d


# (Total, ARNG, ANG)


(USERRA) BriefingsAverage of All Reserve Component Members, by Component


Margins of error range from ±0.1 to ±0.2 timesSOFS-R Jun 06 Q108


23

1.8

1.5

2.01.92.0

1.5

1.3

1.7

1.9

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

May-04 Jun-06

Ave

rage

Tim

es B

riefe

d

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6

# (Total, E5-E9)


(USERRA) BriefingsAverage of All Reserve Component Members, by Component


Margins of error range does not exceed ±0.1 timesSOFS-R Jun 06 Q108


24

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSAdditional Information Wanted Concerning USERRA Topics

Percent of All Reserve Component Members


42

44

44

44

44

47

47

49

51

52

0 20 40 60 80 100

Employers granting military leave

Termination protection

Seniority-related benefits

Job placement

Enforcement of the law

Pay

Other benefits

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Yes


25

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSAdditional Information Wanted Concerning USERRA Topics (Continued)



25

28

31

38

38

39

40

40

42

0 20 40 60 80 100

Other

Harassment

Discrimination

Work schedule

Eligibility for reemployment

Notifying employer about military duty

Time limits for reemployment

Changes in employer circumstances while away

Vacation time

Yes


26

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSBest Time To Receive Information Concerning USERRA



2

5

8

10

12

15

18

30

0 20 40 60 80 100

No specific time; make information accessible via telephonehotline

Upon return to civilian life

During out-processing

About 2 to 3 weeks before demobilization

During Inactive Duty Training (IDT)

Immediately prior to activation

Upon enlistment

No specific time; make information accessible online

Marked


27

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSProblems Experienced Despite USERRA

Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation


5

5

6

7

8

9

10

0 20 40 60 80 100

Failed to receive prompt reemployment

Failed to receive immediate reinstatement of employer-provided health insurance

Failed to receive option to continue employer-provided healthinsurance

Reasonable efforts not made to refresh or upgrade skills toenable you to qualify for reemployment

Employer differentiated between voluntary and involuntaryservice

Military service considered a break in employment for pensionbenefit purposes

Loss of seniority, seniority-related pay, or seniority-relatedbenefits

Yes


28

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSProblems Experienced Despite USERRA

Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation



45

710

9

667

108

0

20

40

60

80

100

Sep-03 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

Failed to receive prompt reemployment Loss of seniority, seniority-related pay, or seniority-related benefits

Military service considered a break in employment for pension benefit purposes

Failed to receive option to continue employer-provided health insurance


Reasonable efforts not made to refresh or upgrade skills to enable you to qualify for reemployement

Employer differentiated between voluntary and involuntary service


29

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSSought Assistance for USERRA Problem(s)

Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation and Experienced Problems

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q112

23

0 20 40 60 80 100

Did you seek assistance foryour USERRA problem(s)?

Yes

Margins of error do not exceed ±4%


30

21

32

192323

2126

31

181716

26

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes



Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation and Experienced Problems, by Component




31

2323

3127

2321

17

27

1922

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6


Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation and Experienced Problems, by Paygrade




32

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSReasons For Not Seeking Assistance for USERRA Problem(s)

Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation and Did Not Seek Assistance for Problems


13

14

21

23

29

0 20 40 60 80 100

Fear of reprisal from employer

Did not have confidence that seeking assistance would result ina resolution of the problem(s)

Other

Unsure of whom to contact/how to file a complaint

Not worth the fight

Yes


33

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSSources Used for Information/Assistance With USERRA Problems

Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation and Sought Assistance for Problems


10

17

19

25

30

43

56

65

0 20 40 60 80 100

My congressperson/senator

Other

My union

A lawyer

Veterans' Employment and Training Service(VETS)/Department of Labor

My civilian employer

My National Guard/Reserve unit/command

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

Yes


34

43

65

3025

17

51

66

26

17

23

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

My civilian employer Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS)/Department of Labor A lawyerOther

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSSources Used for Information/Assistance With USERRA Problems





35

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSAssistance With USERRA Problem(s)


SOFS-R Jun 06 Q115

24 2948

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

How easy or difficult was it toget assistance with yourUSERRA problem(s)?

Easy Neither easy nor difficult Difficult



36

4843

53

44

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Easy


Missing data points are not shown because they are not reportable # Significant difference from previous administration



Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation and Sought Assistance for Problems, by Component

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q115


37

28

444850

15

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Easy

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6




Percent of Reserve Component Members Demobilized Since 9-11-2001 Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation and Sought Assistance for Problems, by Paygrade

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q115


38

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSContacted Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)


SOFS-R Jun 06 Q116

9

0 20 40 60 80 100

Have you ever contactedEmployer Support of the Guard

and Reserve (ESGR)?

Yes



39

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSTime Since Contacting ESGR

Percent of Reserve Component Members Who Contacted ESGR


24

32

44

0 20 40 60 80 100

Within the past 6 months

Over 6 months ago, but withinthe past 2 years

Over 2 years ago

Yes


40

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSStatus of ESGR Assistance with USERRA Problem(s)

Percent of Reserve Component Members Who Contacted ESGR

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q118

11

0 20 40 60 80 100

Is ESGR currently assisting youwith your USERRA

problem(s)?

Yes



41

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSPromptness of ESGR's Response to USERRA Problem(s)

Percent of Reserve Component Members Who Contacted ESGR and Were Not Currently Being Assisted

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q119

74

0 20 40 60 80 100

Was ESGR's response to yourUSERRA problem(s) prompt?

Yes



42

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSOutcome of ESGR Assistance with USERRA Problem(s)



13

18

31

38

0 20 40 60 80 100

ESGR determined my situationwas not in violation of

USERRA and did not intervene

I withdrew my request forESGR assistance beforeservices were provided

My situation was resolved priorto ESGR intervention

My situation was resolved byESGR

Yes


43

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSSatisfaction With Handling of Request for ESGR Assistance


SOFS-R Jun 06 Q121

23 1562

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

How satisfied are you with themanner in which your request

for ESGR assistance washandled?

Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied



44

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSFiled Formal USERRA Complaint


SOFS-R Jun 06 Q122

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Have you ever filed a formalUSERRA complaint (Form1010) with the VETS/DoL?

Yes



45

12

0210

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes





Percent of All Reserve Component Members, by Component

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q122


46

11111210

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6


Margins of error range does not exceed ±1%


Percent of All Reserve Component Members, by Paygrade

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q122


47

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSSought ESGR Assistance Prior To Filing Formal USERRA Complaint

Percent of Reserve Component Members Who Filed a Formal USERRA Complaint

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q123

57

0 20 40 60 80 100

Did you seek assistance fromESGR prior to filing your formal

USERRA complaint (Form1010)?

Yes



48

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSTime Since Filing Formal USERRA Complaint

Percent of Reserve Component Members Who Filed Formal USERRA Complaint


22

24

54

0 20 40 60 80 100


Over 6 months ago, but withinthe past 2 years

Over 2 years ago

Yes


49



ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSTime Since Filing Formal USERRA Complaint


SOFS-R Jun 06 Q124

22

54

2824

45

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

Within the past 6 months Over 6 months ago, but within the past 2 years Over 2 years ago


50

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSUSERRA Complaint Currently Being Processed/Considered


SOFS-R Jun 06 Q125

16

0 20 40 60 80 100

Is your formal USERRAcomplaint still being

processed/considered?

Yes



51

23

16

24

18

10

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes




ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSUSERRA Complaint Still Being Processed/Considered

Percent of Reserve Component Members Who Filed Formal USERRA Complaint, by Component


52

16

24

15

7

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6



ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSUSERRA Complaint Still Being Processed/Considered

Percent of Reserve Component Members Who Filed Formal USERRA Complaint, by Paygrade


53

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSPromptness of Government's Response to Formal USERRA Complaint

Percent of Reserve Component Members Whose USERRA Complaint Was Already Processed

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q126

62

0 20 40 60 80 100

Was the government'sresponse to your formal

USERRA complaint prompt?

Yes



54

626768

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Prom

pt





Percent of Reserve Component Members Whose USERRA Complaint Was Already Processed,by Component

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q126


55

62

68

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Prom

pt

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6




Percent of Reserve Component Members Whose USERRA Complaint Was Already Processed,by Paygrade

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q126


56

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSOutcome of Formal USERRA Complaint



13

15

33

39

0 20 40 60 80 100

I withdrew my complaint beforean official decision was made

My complaint was settledinformally before an official

decision was made

My complaint was denied orrejected

My complaint was resolved inmy favor

Yes


57

39

33

24

15

33

1315

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent R

epor

ting

Yes

My complaint was resolved in my favor My complaint was denied or rejected

My complaint was settled informally before an official decision was made I withdrew my complaint before an official decision was made



# (My complaint was settled informally)

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSOutcome of Formal USERRA Complaint



58

ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSSatisfaction With Handling of Formal USERRA Complaint


SOFS-R Jun 06 Q128

14 4442

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

How satisfied are you with themanner in which your formal

USERRA complaint washandled?




59

4243

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent S

atis

fied




ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSSatisfaction with Handling of Formal USERRA Complaint

Percent of Reserve Component Members Whose USERRA Complaint Was Already Processed,by Component

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q128


60

424344

0

20

40

60

80

100

May-04 Jun-06

Perc

ent S

atis

fied

Total E1 - E4 E5 - E9 O1 - O3 O4 - O6



ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMSSatisfaction with Handling of Formal USERRA Complaint

Percent of Reserve Component Members Whose USERRA Complaint Was Already Processed,by Paygrade

SOFS-R Jun 06 Q128


61

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSInformation Provided During Activation/Deactivation

Percent of Activated Reserve Component Members


37

45

50

58

60

72

0 20 40 60 80 100

Relocation assistance

Unemployment Compensationfor Ex-Servicemen

Personal financialmanagement

Employment assistance

Return, reunion, andreintegration

Reemployment rights(USERRA)

Yes


62

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSTransition Assistance Topics of Most Interest



6

17

25

26

27

0 20 40 60 80 100

Relocation assistance

Personal financialmanagement

Return, reunion, andreintegration

Employment assistance

Reemployment rights(USERRA)

Yes


63

May 2004 Status of Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members


64

Reemployment Return to Principal Civilian Employment

Demobilized (Past 24 Months) Reserve Component Members Employed Prior to Activation

SOFS-R May 04 Q137-Q139

80%

81%

84%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Same business orprofession in which you

were self-employed

Same employer for whomyou were working

Same family business inwhich you were working

Percent of Applicable Reserve Component Members Reporting "Yes"Margins of error within +/- 10%


65

15%

16%

49%

63%

36%

21%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Return to business orprofession

Return to employer

Percent of Applicable Reserve Component Members

Better About what you expected WorseMargins of error:Return to employer within +/- 4%Return to business or profession within +/- 16%

Reemployment Return to Same Civilian Employment Compared to Expectations

Demobilized (Past 24 Months) Reserve Component Members Who Returned to Same Employment

SOFS-R May 04 Q141, Q142


66

Reemployment Number of Times Briefed About USERRA

All Reserve Component Members

SOFS-R May 04 Q143

2

0 2 4 6 8 10

How many times have youbeen briefed about the

Uniformed ServicesEmployment and

Reemployment Rights Act(USERRA)?

Average Number of TimesMargin of error within +/- 1 time


67

24%

42%

44%

44%

48%

49%

56%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Other

Discrimination against employees with military obligations

Reemployment rights with my employer

Seniority

Vacation

Pension

Health benefits

Percent of Reserve Component Members Reporting "Yes"Margins of error within +/- 2%

Reemployment Additional Information Wanted Concerning USERRA Topics


SOFS-R May 04 Q144


68

60%

62%

67%

72%

73%

74%

82%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

No specific time; make information accessible via telephonehotline

Upon return to civilian life

During out-processing

During Inactive Duty Training (IDT)

Immediately prior to activation

About 2 to 3 weeks before demobilization

No specific time; make information accessible online

Percent of Reserve Component Members Reporting "Yes"Margins of error within +/- 2%

SOFS-R May 04 Q145

Reemployment Good Times To Receive Information Concerning USERRA



69

6%

7%

8%

10%

12%

12%

12%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Failed to receive prompt reemployment upon return frommilitary service


Failed to receive option to continue employer-providedhealth insurance


Loss of seniority, seniority-related pay, or seniority-relatedbenefits

Military service considered a break in employment forpension benefit purposes

Employer differentiated between voluntary and involuntaryservice


SOFS-R May 04 Q147

Reemployment Problems Experienced in Past 24 Months Despite USERRA

Demobilized (Past 24 Months) Reserve Component Members Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation


70

Reemployment Sought Assistance for USERRA Problem(s)

Demobilized (Past 24 Months) Reserve Component Members Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation and Experienced Problems

SOFS-R May 04 Q148

23%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Did you seek assistance foryour USERRA problem(s)?

Percent of Applicable Reserve Component Members Reporting "Yes"Margin of error within +/- 6%


71

Reemployment Sources Used for Information/Assistance With USERRA Problems

Demobilized (Past 24 Months) Reserve Component Members Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation, Experienced Problems, and Sought Assistance

SOFS-R May 04 Q149

17%

23%

26%

50%

51%

66%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

A lawyer

Other

Veterans' Employment andTraining Service (VETS)

My National Guard/Reservecomponent

My civilian employer

Employer Support of theGuard and Reserve (ESGR)



72

44% 30% 27%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

How easy or difficult was it toget assistance with yourUSERRA problem(s)?


Easy Neither easy nor difficult Difficult

Margins of error within +/- 13%

Reemployment Assistance With USERRA Problem(s)

Demobilized (Past 24 Months) Reserve Component Members Who Worked for an Employer Prior to Activation, Experienced Problems, and Sought Assistance

SOFS-R May 04 Q150


73

Reemployment Filed Formal USERRA Complaint


SOFS-R May 04 Q151

1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Have you ever filed a formalUSERRA complaint (Form1010) with the Veterans'

Employment and TrainingService (VETS)/Department

of Labor?

Percent of Reserve Component Members Reporting "Yes"Margin of error within +/- 1%


74

45%

28%

28%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Over 2 years ago

Over 6 months ago, butwithin the past 2 years



Reemployment Time Since Filing Formal USERRA Complaint

Reserve Component Members Who Filed Formal USERRA Complaint

SOFS-R May 04 Q152


75

Reemployment Status of Formal USERRA Complaint

Reserve Component Members Who Filed Formal USERRA Complaint

SOFS-R May 04 Q153

24%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Is your formal USERRAcomplaint still being

processed/considered?



76

68%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Was the government'sresponse to your formal

USERRA complaint prompt?


Reemployment Promptness of Government’s Response to Formal USERRA Complaint

Reserve Component Members Whose USERRA Complaint Was Already Processed

SOFS-R May 04 Q154


77

15%

33%

28%

24%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

I withdrew my complaintbefore an official decision

was made

My complaint was settledinformally before an official

decision was made

My complaint was deniedor rejected

My complaint wasresolved in my favor

Percent of Applicable Reserve Component MembersMargins of error within +/- 14%

SOFS-R May 04 Q155

Reemployment Outcome of Formal USERRA Complaint



78

Reemployment Satisfaction With Handling of Formal USERRA Complaint


SOFS-R May 04 Q156

43% 30% 27%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

How satisfied are you withthe manner in which your

formal USERRA complaintwas handled?



Margins of error within +/- 14%


79

September 2003 Status of Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members


80

Employer Support Employer Support Problems Experienced in Past 24 Months

Activated Reserve Component Members Working for an Employer

SOFS-R Sept 03 Q122

4%

4%

6%

6%

7%

10%

10%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Failed to receive prompt reemployement upon return from militaryservice

Failed to receive immediate reinstatement of employer-providedhealth insurance

Failed to receive option to continue employer-provided healthinsurance


Loss of seniority, seniority-related pay/benefits

Military service considered a break in employment for pensionbenefit purposes

Employer differentiated between voluntary and involuntary service



81

May 2003 Status of Forces Survey of Reserve Component Members


82

Activation ProblemsPerceived Problems if Activated/Deployed for 3 Months

Not Activated Reserve Component Members Working for an Employer

SOFS-R May 03 Q150

4%

7%

7%

9%

9%

10%

12%

12%

15%

16%

17%

16%

24%

18%

35%

27%

41%

27%

31%

35%

78%

77%

68%

73%

56%

64%

48%

60%

54%

49%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Hostility from coworkers

Demotion in civilian job

Hostility from supervisor

Loss of civilian job

Other employer problems

Getting same job back after returning

Employer problems, start of activation

Loss of seniority on civilian job

Loss of promotion opportunity

Loss of advances in civilian occupation


Serious problem Slight/Somewhat of a problem Not a problemMargins of error within +/- 3%


83

Activation ProblemsProblems Experienced During Most Recent ActivationActivated Reserve Component Members Working for an Employer

4%

4%

5%

7%

8%

9%

10%

14%

15%

11%

12%

29%

13%

17%

16%

22%

20%

88%

90%

84%

90%

63%

79%

74%

74%

64%

65%

6%

5%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Hostility from coworkers

Demotion in civilian job

Hostility from supervisor

Loss of civilian job

Employer problems, start of activation

Getting same job back after returning

Other employer problems

Loss of seniority on civilian job

Loss of advances in civilian occupation

Loss of promotion opportunity


Serious problem Slight/Somewhat of a problem Not a problemMargins of error within +/- 3%

SOFS-R May 03 Q150

status of forces survey of reserve component members · sofs-r jun 06 q104 19 20 13 16 23 20 16 17...

Documents