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Has anyone heard if DEC would consider increasing the period that
they make up the difference for.
Two of the biggest lies in the New Jersy National Guard are;
1 weekend a month and, 2 weeks during the summer. My battalion
orders my section to annual training for atleast 17 days, plus C&GSC
requires an additional 2 weeks a year. And lets not forget every
Wednesday night and a most Monday nights, all for the flag of course.
If DEC increased from 10 working days to 12 or 15, it would be
appreciated.
randy
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RE: .1, .2
Federal guidlines require employers to allow reservists/guardsmen to
participate in two weeks of training without hassle from the employer.
That means that employers cannot make you use vacation time or prevent
you from taking the time off to participate for two weeks annually. No
provision in the guidline requires employers to pay a dime toward this
two-week period, or to allow you more than two weeks annualy. I have
been a reservist for over 18 years, during which time I worked for many
companies, large and small. All supported the reserve program, but not
all provided compensation. Some only supported the program financially
during the first six years (the military obligation period), after
which they allowed you time off without pay.
One company, a defense contractor, paid me in full for the two weeks
with no strings. Others paid the difference between reverve pay and
company pay, and one took my reserve check in return for continued
company pay during my absence. None of these companies were required
by law to pay for my two week annual training absence. They only had
to allow me the time.
I think Digital's compensation is not only fair, but competitive and
generous. Some of my buddies are self-employed. Who pays them the
difference? Who compensated them when they were activated for 90 days?
When I think of the people in my unit who suffered financial hardship
because their company only paid for two weeks of their 4 to 6 months
active service, I learned to appreciate DEC for offering its employees
six months pay and benefits up front, with the difference adjustment to
take affect upon return to work. That sure took the worry out of
facing a callup, for me anyway. Not many of us get a raise in pay when
we are on active duty. My loss would be considerable without Digital
making up the difference.
Everyone, I'm sure, has a horror story to tell. But I suggest that you
put it in perspective before jumping on Digital's case.
/mike
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| re: .3 "...put it in perspective before jumping on Digital's case."
From the author of .1,
I believe my reply was misunderstood. I was not "jumping on Digital's
case." As stated, any increase would be APPRECIATED. In fact I
am; satisfied and THANKFUL that DEC does make up some of the
difference, and happy that DEC does NOT hold guard/reserve service
against its employees (like some companies).
Randy Schwartz
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