Can you have a civilian job while in the reserves?

This includes your initial employment; an employer can’t refuse to hire you because you’re in the reserves, and he can’t fire you if you join the reserves after you’re hired. Employers also can’t deny you a promotion or any employment benefit because of your service.

Can you work a civilian job while in the National Guard?

In general it is safest to keep your civilian job completely separate from your military service. Some troops serve on active duty in the National Guard but are stationed close enough to their home address that they can effectively work their civilian job at the same time.

Can you work a full time job and be in the Army Reserve?

The Army Reserve offers you the opportunity to work in your civilian career or attend college full time while serving near home. Army Reserve Soldiers receive the same training as active-duty Soldiers.

Can I get fired for being in the reserves?

Employers may not deny employment, reemployment, retention in employment, promotion or any other benefit of employment because of past or present membership in the armed forces or intent to join the military. This applies to active and reserve service, whether voluntary or involuntary.

Does being in the reserves count as employment?

A claimant who performs services as a member of the National Guard or of a reserve component of the armed forces for inactive duty training, annual training, or emergency State active duty is performing services as an employee.

Can active duty military get a second job?

Federal guidelines prohibit a military member from accepting a second job as a federal employee. That means you cannot accept pay from a third party for doing something you were required to do as part of your military duty.

Can military officers moonlight?

You can’t moonlight more than 16 hours/week and you need to have 6 hours of time off between clinical periods for your moonlighting job and your Naval duties. You’ll need to complete an annual attestation that says you are aware of these policies and compliant with them.

Is a reservist a civilian?

A reservist is a person who is a member of a military reserve force. They are otherwise civilians, and in peacetime have careers outside the military.

Can reserve members of the military be deployed at any time?

“As a Reservist, you could potentially be deployed while serving your country. There is no formula for determining who will deploy or when, where or for how long. It comes down to what occupational specialties and operational units are needed at any given time, and who is best qualified and ready to serve those needs.”

Should I join the military active duty or reserves?

There are many benefits to joining the military and individuals gain an experience unlike any other. It can be difficult to decide to join either active duty or reserves. Each branch has different active duty and reserve components.

Do reservists really never deploy?

Myth 7: Reservists never (or rarely) deploy. Truth: This myth is starting to die on its own, but has been held onto by much of the civilian world.

Can a company fire a reservist without cause?

Despite legal protections, some companies do find creative ways to “get rid” of reservists by not employing them or firing them without sufficient cause. The Department of Labor Veterans Employment Training Service (VETS) will mediate disputes between civilian employers and reservists.

Should I tell my new job I’m a reservist?

And even if you do tell the interviewer that you’re a reservist (maybe you think it will be seen as an additional qualification), always make sure you let him/her know that it won’t normally interfere with work. While working at your new job, keep your reserve status discreet.