1002.35—Is a successor in interest an employer covered by USERRA?
USERRA's definition of “employer” includes a successor in interest. In general, an employer is a successor in interest where there is a substantial continuity in operations, facilities, and workforce from the former employer. The determination whether an employer is a successor in interest must be made on a case-by-case basis using a multi-factor test that considers the following:
(a)
Whether there has been a substantial continuity of business operations from the former to the current employer;
(b)
Whether the current employer uses the same or similar facilities, machinery, equipment, and methods of production;