return to work after RSP drill

[WIBecky74]

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frequently asked questions link:

10. What is the time frame within which a person has to report back to work or apply for reinstatement?

For periods of service of up to 30 consecutive days, the person must report back to work for the first full regularly scheduled work period on the first full calendar day following the completion of the period of service and safe transportation home, plus an 8-hour period for rest. If reporting back within this deadline is "impossible or unreasonable" through no fault of the employee, he or she must report back as soon as possible after the expiration of the 8-hour period.
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I often work weekends. Happens that we are having issues and there are only two of us available to come into work this coming Sunday. I have RSP drill. We get released at aprox. 1300. (of course could be later, could be earlier, but normally, that is the release time) I gave my manager my drill schedule last month until I ship for basic Sept '07 and he forgot, originally scheduled me, I talked to him, he was going to change it and then I brought up that I get done at about 1300 and could make it in shortly there after if I was really needed. Drill is about a half hour drive from work. I ended up on the schedule for 1400. It will turn out OK if I show before about 1500. Turns out the other person said she couldnt work because it was an inconvienance...she is capable of it, but said she would rather not. I told Manager last friday I could. Since then, the other employee has dropped the ball on being a team player a few times. I volunteered basically to just be nice, and didnt think I would be taken up on the offer. I accepted it. Now since this emplyee has shown she just isnt a team player, I really dont feel the need to do it for her. She will be forced to come in if I change my mind. My question....with your knowledge, and the link I posted (does it even apply to drill?).....am I allowed to now say I cannot work and not get into employment trouble for it? I know it is backing out of something I offered...but to be honest...she pissed me off. Why should I do the favor. Sounds childish, but if you only knew the half of it....

[gsrtonv]

I didn't read the link but I would just work this weekend. It will be better that way. Just **** it up and and never offer to help her out again. Big difference between military and civilian world, eh?

[AbnMtn]

Technically, your weekend drill covers 2 periods per day (one in the morning and one in the afteernoon). Usually they run from 0730-1200 in the am and 1200-1730 in the pm. The fact that you are going back to work for your civilian employee after drill may be in conflict already with your military obligation (regardless of being released at 1300). Check with the RSP Program Manager to find out if it could create conflicts (there may be days that you will be required to stay passed 1300 hours). This would be the easiest way to solve the problem with your civilian employer - letting them know that your military obligation for the weekend overrides anything else you may want to do to help them.

Additionally, you're not taking the 8 hour period of rest you're allowed under law prior to reporting back to work. If your RSP is as physically and mentally demanding as most are, let your employer know so they understand the reason why you're given the 8 hour rest period. You're doing them a favor, not the other way around.

[Robert W]

Abb in Jefferson City fired me because I missed work for Drill . I worked for them for over 1 year, so they were aware that I was in the Guard. Once they fired me a guard escorted me out of the building like a criminal! Everyone needs to know the laws concerning people in the military, so this doesnt happen to other soldiers. I am currently fighting to get my job back, but am having trouble getting ABB to talk to me. If you dont want to lose your job I would suggest doing what they ask you to do. My wife believes this is a company's way of protesting.

[ryphle]

Abb in Jefferson City fired me because I missed work for Drill . I worked for them for over 1 year, so they were aware that I was in the Guard. Once they fired me a guard escorted me out of the building like a criminal! Everyone needs to know the laws concerning people in the military, so this doesnt happen to other soldiers. I am currently fighting to get my job back, but am having trouble getting ABB to talk to me. If you dont want to lose your job I would suggest doing what they ask you to do. My wife believes this is a company's way of protesting.

Yes and it is very childish of a company to "protest" like this.

National Guardsman are in BENEFIT of civilian employers. It makes them look good and they should know they have an employee who possesses leadership and has a tremendous amount of responsibility and respect.