Resources for Reservists
Employer Support Resources
This resource area provides a range of useful support materials, key publications, multimedia, presentations and templates.
You can expect to find:
- Employer Notification video, leaflets and letter template;
- Resources for Reservists presentations and leaflets;
- JSP's and SaBRE publications for employers; and
- Key mobilisation and legislation publications.
Employer Notification
Employer Notification letter template
Letter template and instructions for Unit Commanders when writing to the employer of a Reservist.
> Letter template (MS Word - 175Kb)
> Letter template (PDF - 60Kb)
Pocket Guide for Reservists
A Reservist's guide to Employer Notification.
> Pocket Guide (PDF - 214Kb)
Guide for new recruits
Information about Employer Notification for new recruits.
> Guide for new recuits (PDF - 59Kb)
All publications mentioned above are also available on www.en.mod.uk
Resources for Reservists
Working with your employer - An introduction for Reservists (presentation)
Presentation for Employer Support Officers, recruit trainers and members of the chain-of-command to brief Reservists (primarily aimed at those who are relatively junior) on employer support matters.
> An introduction for Reservists (MS PowerPoint - 4.37Mb)
> An introduction for Reservists (PDF - 697Kb)
Working with your employer - A summary for Reservists (presentation)
Presentation for Employer Support Officers, recruit trainers and members of the chain-of-command to use as a refresher lesson or to update Reservists who may be out of touch with current arrangements.
> A summary for Reservists (MS PowerPoint - 369Kb)
> A summary for Reservists (PDF - 398Kb)
Working with your employer - A briefing for commanders (presentation)
Presentation for Employer Support Officers in units to use to brief others in command positions on employer support matters.
> A briefing for commanders (MS PowerPoint - 545Kb)
> A briefing for commanders (PDF - 429Kb)
Working with your employer - A guide for Reservists
This leaflet for Reservists on employer support matters should be provided ideally at the end of one of the presentations above.
> A guide for Reservists (PDF - 649Kb)
Working with your employer - Trouble at work poster
Sample of the poster which should be displayed in training centres which promotes SaBRE's website and telephone helpline as sources of advice for Reservists.
> Trouble at work poster (PDF - 274Kb)
Legislation
The Reserve Forces Act 1996 (JSP 516)
This leaflet for Reservists is a guide to RFA 96 and related regulations.
> The Reserve Forces Act 1996 (PDF - 380Kb)
To view the full act visit www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/ukpga_19960014_en_1
The Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985 (SOE 85)
SOE 85 provides protection of employment for those liable to be mobilised and reinstatement for those returning from mobilised service.
> The Reserve Forces Act 1985 (PDF - 1Mb)
Mobilisation
Financial assistance regulations for Reservists and their employer (JSP 584)
Leaflet for Reservists and their employers, explaining the new financial assistance regulations and what you need to do to claim.
> Financial Assistance Regulations (PDF - 178Kb)
Guidance for Reservists returning to civilian employment following a period of mobilised service (JSP 532)
Detailed advice on the procedures for applying for reinstatement.
> Reservists returning to civilian employment (PDF - 1.83Mb)
SaBRE Publications for Employers
An introduction to employing Reservists
This leaflet is designed as a one stop for new employers of Reservists. It provides employers with an overview of their rights and obligations and sign posts where to find more information.
> An introduction to employing Reservists (PDF - 651Kb)
A guide to employing Reservists
This brochure for employers provides a comprehensive guide to employing Reservists.
> A guide to employing Reservists (PDF - 1.75Mb)
To obtain copies of these publications, contact your local RSCD or call the SaBRE helpline. For other SaBRE publications visit our website www.sabre.mod.uk.
MoD Joint Service Publications
JSP 811 - Unit Employer Support Officer information and guidance (2006 edition)
This booklet is designed to be a practical guide for Employer Support Officer.
> JSP 811 (PDF - 787Kb)
JSP 766 - The Defence Directive on employer support
This booklet descirbes the framework within which the support to employers of Reservists is provided.
> JSP 766 (PDF - 1.41Mb)
JSP 584 - Financial Assistance Regulations for Reservists and their employers
Leaflet for Reservists and their employers, explaining the financial assistance regulations and what you need to do to claim.
> JSP 584 (PDF - 178Kb)
JSP 532 - Guidance for Reservists returning to civilian employment following a period of mobilised service
Detailed advice on the procedures for applying for reinstatement.
> JSP 532 (PDF - 1.83Mb)
Multimedia
Employer Notification video
Please choose the format that you would like to view the Emloyer Notification Video in:
Windows Media Version
You can download Windows Media Player by visiting the Microsoft Download Centre
Alternatively, you can go to the Real web site to download Real Player.
