The "1%" is a figure of speech, referring to a very small fraction of bad apples which always seems to exist as part of the human condition.

I have heard anecdotally of folks abusing mil leave but have no firsthand experience. Since I've been around a long time I suspect that means it's very rare.

The law is very specific. I said the employers SHOULD verify mil duty in accordance with the law. That would essentially eliminate any abuse at all if every instance of mil leave was routinely verified. In most cases the ONLY legally acceptable means to do that is to contact the CO (believe me, he wants to know if people are claiming mil leavbe when not on duty). In some cases of long-duration orders, the employer may ask for a copy of the orders. Those are the ONLY two legal means for an employer to verify mil duty.

The harassment I referred to is any OTHER burdens imposed on mil members, ANY of which would be a violation of the law. This is quote common as HR and managers like to make up their own policies to discourage mil leave, essentially all of which are a violation of law.


Four indictments out of how many tens of thousands of vets with FAA certs?

Yes I'm upset because you've come where you obviously don't belong, weighed in things which you know nothing of, for the apparent purpose of venting your own personal angst against military members. I don't like people like you... either too much of a coward to serve, or didn't make the grade, and now resent others for their accomplishments.

Try improving yourself to build self-esteem, instead of trying to bring others down to your level. Get lost.