National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2024

Record date · August 16, 2024

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What This Bill Does

President Biden has proclaimed August 18 through August 24, 2024, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. The recognizes the contributions of civilian employers who support National Guard and Reserve members through flexible leave and benefit policies.

Why it matters

This highlights the role of civilian employers in maintaining national security by supporting employees who serve in the military.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

National Guard and Reserve members

The proclamation acknowledges their service and the support they receive from civilian employers.

Directly affected

Civilian employers

The proclamation recognizes their role in providing flexible leave and benefits to employees serving in the military.

Key Facts

The week of August 18–24, 2024, is designated as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week.
The proclamation encourages employers to provide flexible leave and health benefits to service members.
The document acknowledges the impact of military service on both service members' families and their civilian employers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this proclamation?

It serves to formally recognize and express gratitude toward civilian employers who support employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.

Does this proclamation change any laws regarding military leave?

No, this is a ceremonial and does not alter existing federal labor laws or military leave requirements.

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Ceremonial Recognition

The document continues the tradition of using presidential proclamations to highlight specific sectors of the workforce that support national security.

Joseph R. Biden Jr.