CFR›Title 20›Chapter IX›Part 1002›Subpart C›Subject Group Employer Statutory Defenses ContainsSection 1002.139CorpusDaily eCFRDisplayed edition2026-06-12Last updated2026-06-12 Sections 1002.139 § 1002.139 Are there any circumstances in which the pre-service employer is excused from its obligation to reemploy the employee following a period of uniformed service? What statutory defenses are available to the employer in an action or proceeding for reemployment benefits? Previous Coverage of Service in the Uniformed Services Coverage of Service in the Uniformed Services Next General Eligibility Requirements for Reemployment General Eligibility Requirements for Reemployment