leaves of absence; military training

HB 2771 amends Arizona law to clarify and strengthen protections for employees serving in the National Guard or military reserves. It requires private employers to allow leave for military training without affecting vacation rights or seniority, and ensures state/local government employees receive pay during training under specific conditions. The bill specifies that leave time cannot reduce scheduled work hours or vacation entitlements, and caps annual leave at three times an employee’s average weekly work hours (or six times over two years). It directly affects Arizona-based military reservists working in both private and public sectors, ensuring they retain job protections during required training.