Dr. John Lentz volunteers to clarify laws for those who hire members of the National Guard or Reserves. He is Ombudsman of the organization Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves. ESGR

In the Guard and Reserves, state and federal members of the military have specific time commitments for training and service, plus the possibility of being called to active duty.

What does an employer do when a worker has to leave for an indefinite time and then comes back to the job?

Lentz notes that "we all serve," including members of the military and their families, as well as those who employ them. His organization tries to help.

This conversation reveals details of a little-known issue of protecting members of the U.S. military, their employers, and overall U.S. defense.