Service Members Deserve Job Protections | Kansas City News

The Department of Justice just forced a major win for a National Guard service member, settling a lawsuit against Kansas’ health department after they nearly lost her job because she was deploying. Staff Sergeant Stacy Gonzales, a decade-long public health specialist, faced funding cuts tied to her military obligation — a direct violation of USERRA, the law meant to protect service members’ civilian careers. Now, KDHE pays her $35K and commits to overhaul policies and train all staff on USERRA compliance. This isn’t just about one soldier — it’s a powerful message: no service member should fear losing their livelihood while answering the call to duty. The DOJ is making it clear they’ll keep defending these critical rights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c817bc8b3a4ba2e