Memo Improves Job Protection for Guardsmen, Reservists American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2004 -- Attorney General John Ashcroft and Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao have signed a memorandum of understanding (to ensure that the employment rights of men and women returning from military service are vigorously protected. The memorandum streamlines and strengthens enforcement of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, commonly known as USERRA. Congress passed USERRA to safeguard the employment rights and benefits of service members upon their return to civilian life. "The brave men and women protected by USERRA voluntarily set...