NC S404

Establishes definitions for National Guard reemployment rights including "benefit of employment," "qualified," "seniority," and "state duty" for members of the North Carolina National Guard and other states' National Guards serving under gubernatorial orders.

Requires employers to reemploy National Guard members in their previous position within five days of release from state duty if the duty lasted more than 30 days and the employee applies in writing within 14 days.

Extends the reemployment application period for National Guard members hospitalized or convalescing from illness or injury incurred during state duty up to two years, with potential extensions by the Commissioner of Labor if reemployment would place undue burden on the employee.

Authorizes superior courts to compel employers to comply with reemployment requirements and compensate employees for lost wages or employment benefits resulting from unlawful denial of reemployment.

Effective upon enactment and applies to all state duty orders issued on or after the effective date.