Is there a Law that requires a civilian employer to reimburse a soldier for Drills and A.T.?
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There is no law that provides for this, HOWEVER, many corporations and companies have made it their own policy to do so.  Sears is one such place.. any of their employees that are called up receive the difference between their Reserve/Guard base pay and their Sears salary for the duration, as well as maintaining their medical bennies.\n\nThe only things that are required by the SSRA is that employers may not fire someone for being called up, they must hold a position of equal authority and pay open for them and they may not be penalized for promotion.
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Members of the military can be sued, with several exceptions.  Members of the military do receive some debt enforcement protections (Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act) and they can not be held accountable for obligations that they cannot fufill do to military obligations (i.e. a landlord can not enforce a lease if a member of the military is restationed or deployed.)  \n\nWhether or not the case belongs in state or federal court depends on what act you are talking about.  There is Title VII of the civil rights act, energy laws, education laws, so on and so and so on.\n\nThe best advice that anyone will give you on this site is that you need to discuss your situation with a lawyer.  Any advice other than that will only be based upon guess work.
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I think any state that has state taxes taxes servicemen.  Most states don't tax servicemen who are deployed to a warzone.
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They should follow the law.  No exceptions.\n\nThere are exceptions however,  there is a combat zone tax exclusion.  So men and woman serving in a combat zone don't pay federal tax on like the first 5000 dollars,  but the higher ranking ones do on the 5001rst etc. dollar.  I could get into details but if you never served it would be gibberish, but basically a general who makes 8000 would have to pay federal tax in that month on the 3000.  Thats an example.\n\nSo theres the tax benefit of being in a combat zone.  But coming home and being able to drink, thats nonsense.  Not paying child support,  worthless idea.\n\nI guess if you are in Space on a NASA mission on April 15 your taxes aren't due - but I have to believe they file early like everyone else does.
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Article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (Section 832 of Title 10, United States Code), requires a thorough and impartial investigation of charges and specifications before they may be referred to a general court-martial (the most serious level of courts-martial).\n(a) No charge or specification may be referred to a general court-martial for trial until a through and impartial investigation of all the matters set forth therein has been made. This investigation shall include inquiry as to the truth of the matter set forth in the charges, consideration of the form of charges, and recommendation as to the disposition which should be made of the case in the interest of justice and discipline.\n\n(b) The accused shall be advised of the charges against him and of his right to be represented at that investigation as provided in section 838 of this title (article 38) and in regulations prescribed under that section. At that investigation full opportunity shall be given to the accused to cross-examine witnesses against him if they are available and to present anything he may desire in his own behalf, either in defense or mitigation, and the investigation officer shall examine available witnesses requested by the accused. If the charges are forwarded after the investigation, they shall be accompanied by a statement of the substance of the testimony taken on both sides and a copy thereof shall be given to the accused.\n\n(c) If an investigation of the subject matter of an offense has been conducted before the accused is charged with the offense, and if the accused was present at the investigation and afforded the opportunities for representation, cross-examination, and presentation prescribed in subsection (b), no further investigation of that charge is necessary under this article unless it is demanded by the accused after he is informed of the charge. A demand for further investigation entitles the accused to recall witnesses for further cross-examination and to offer any new evidence in his own behalf.\n\n(d) The requirements of this article are binding on all persons administering this chapter but failure to follow them does not constitute judicial error.
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If you're asking if an employer pay interest on company credit cards that the employees use to purchase trips, supplies, lunches and whatever, then yes they do.\n\nIf you're asking if employers have to pay for things an employee buys and says are work related - that depends on company policy. Many times you have to submit a purchase order for approval BEFORE you make the purchase of office supplies, equipment, etc.\n\nIf you're asking if they have to pay for your clothing, shoes, car expenses, etc., the answer is - only if you have an employee contract that states that they will pay for them. So if you don't have an employee contract - don't buy an Armani suit.\n\nJust because a certain type of work requires a certain type of uniform doesn't mean that you'll be reimbursed either. I worked in doctor's offices and hospitals and was responsible for paying for my own uniforms.\n\nQuestions of a legal nature regarding employers and wages and reimbursements can usually be answered at the US Department of Labor and the State Department of Labor sites listed below.\n\nIf you're not in the US, then check with the appropriate Ministry, Bureau, or Department for your country.\n\nAdded: I've just read some of the answers and frankly I would not purchase anything for work on a personal credit card. Any legitimate business would be set up to give you an expense account or a company credit card.
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Soldiers are paid based on their rank and years in service.  If a soldier is deployed to Iraq or other places he/she gets more money and it tax-free.  There isn't alot to spend money on there, they would be using Dollars since AAFES is where they would do any shopping.  AAFES are the people who run PX's, fast food places on post, etc.  They set up mobile PX's and Shoppettes in deployed areas.\n\nSoldiers are paid via direct deposit, they don't issue paper checks anymore.
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It depends on your employeers policy.  There's NO law requiring comp time, and if you mean comp time as in not being paid OT then that's illegal in most cases.
858340
Something legal, like work a second job.
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un-reimbursed supplies that you use for work such as:\n\nbelts, boots/shoes, gloves, hats, helmets, hoods, rain gear, jackets, shirts and ties, pans, emblems and insignia, dry cleaning/laundry, sunglasses/eye protection, alterations and repairs to uniforms, union and association dues, professional insurance, job-related magazine subscriptions, range dues, cost of seminars and workshops, books and manuals, licenses and permits, out of pocket informant expenses, monthly cost of:\n\ncell phone, long distance, Internet, voice mail, phone cards, 2nd line in home, beeper, 2 way radio.\n\nalso: brief case, badges and name tags, business cards, binoculars, flashlight, batteries and bulbs, maps, notebooks, clipboards, safety equipment, tape recorder, tapes, watch, laptop/pda, camera, weapons, mace, handcuffs, and repairs to equipment\n\nFinally-meals (only if over 12 hour day) and mileage (only if you use your personal vehicle for work, commuting does not count!)\n\nAgain, non reimbursed, must be used for the job, and good rule of thumb is in order to write it off as a business expense, it must ordinary, necessary, and reasonable for your job.
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Aside from the US Military, all other employees are civilian. Here is some info on the '03 stats.
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if you do get a civilian lawyer, make sure it's one with loads of experience with military law.  \n\nYou will be paying the money back in any event.  FAR better to be proactive and admit wrongdoing and make restitution arrangements BEFORE you go to Court Martial.  \n\nPunishments will probably depend on a number of factors, including how long the fraud went on, the circumstances behind committing fraud, your level of remorse, your past history and whether or not the Judge is in a good mood that day, or if he's looking to make an example of you.
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in military you are to do as you are told.. in civilian world you can raise your hand and ask or opose to the situation..\n\nThat's just as basic as it can be.. ;o)
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Actually, there is no such law. Your job is whatever your employer tells you it is...as long as the changes are reasonable. Now, if your employer suddenly told you that your job how included digging up the concrete driveway and you refuse, then you would have a case because it's not customary to the job.\n\nUS labor law considers this sort of situation an internal compensation matter between the employee and employer, and there is nothing that gives you any specific protection in this case. The only thing that could be done is to file a grievance with a union, but I'm guessing you aren't in a union.
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no its not illegal...soldiers do it all the time especially when theyre about to deploy
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Yes.  It is punishable both by federal law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.\n\nThere are much much simpler ways of getting out of military service than just being AWOL.  \n(Here's a hint: They can't ask, but you CAN tell)
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Lawful orders?\nAre you military?\n\nThe UCMJ is quite clear on this.  Lawful orders MUST be carried out.