In most instances, your relationship with a Reservist member of staff should be like that with any other employee. However, for the areas where a Reservist's status may affect the relationship, legislation exists to define the rights and liabilities that apply to both parties.
There are two main pieces of legislation relating to employers and the Volunteer Reserve Forces.
- The Reserve Forces Act 1996 (RFA 96), which provides the powers under which Reservists can be mobilised for full-time service.
- The Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985 (SOE 85) - PDF 1Mb, which provides protection of employment for those liable to be mobilised and reinstatement for those returning from mobilised service.
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