 Because USERRA is a relatively recent statute, not much case law interpreting it or its corresponding regulations has been developed.On January 1, 2008, a five-year pilot project ended that had given the Office of Special Counsel shared responsibility with The Department of Labor for assisting federal employee USERRA claimants in initial claims.All claims must now be filed directly with the Department of Labor 

There were many deficiencies within USERRA that affected those in the National Guard and Reserves.