Sears goes back a long ways in this practice! When I need to get something new, I know where my dollars will shop first. Hat off to you Sears!
Sears is Providing Financially for Employees Who are Reservists on Active Duty-Truth!
Summary of the eRumor
The eRumor says that Sears is doing more than the law requires by paying the difference between active duty pay and their salaries for reservists called to serve and providing other benefits.
The Truth
According to a spokesman for Sears, the company has extended the period in which it will make up the difference between active duty pay and normal salary for 60 months.
Medical, dental, and life insurance are extended as well.
The employee pays part and the company pays part.
Sears is also offering a make-up plan on 401K plans so a reservist will not lose retirement benefits.
Sears records show that the company has provided support to employees serving in the military since 1916.
Although Sears is the focus of this particular eRumor, there are numerous other companies offering financial help to reservists who are on active duty.
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Rocky Dippel
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How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty? By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of being called up for active duty. 
