Support for reservists and their families
Members of the Reserve Armed Forces (Reservists) and their employers have certain rights and responsibilities when a Reservist either joins up or starts a new job, is mobilised, or returns to work.
There is a great deal of support and advice available, which can be found on the rights and responsibilities for both reservists and employers page on GOV.UK. Some rights are governed by law (e.g. the legal right to reinstatement in civilian jobs after a period of mobilised service), so it’s important to be aware of them.
The ‘Defence Relationship Management’ (DRM) service is a single point of contact linking employers with the Ministry of Defence (MOD). It offers advice and support on employing members of the Armed Forces community.
If you have any questions which aren't answered on the 'rights and responsibilities for reservists and employers' page, or you're having difficulties with your employer, you can contact your Unit Employer Support Officer.
Each unit has an Employer Support Officer who is the main authority on employer issues. Your detachment commander or Permanent Staff Administrative Officer (PSAO) will be able to put you in touch.
You can also contact the DRM by email - employerrelations@rfca.mod.uk or report disadvantage at work online.