General Information: ESGR informs and educates service members and their civilian employers regarding their rights and responsibilities governed by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994. ESGR does not enforce USERRA, but serves as a neutral, free resource for employers and service members. ESGR's trained ombudsmen provide mediation for issues relating to compliance with USERRA. Mission: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency that seeks to promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. We recognize outstanding support, increase awareness of the law, and resolve conflicts through mediation.