Douglas K. Schilz v. City of Taylor, Michigan, and Fire and Police Civil Service Commission, an Office of the City of Taylor

MERRITT, Circuit Judge.

In this case brought pursuant to the Veteran Reemployment Rights Act, the plaintiff is seeking an adjustment in his seniority for time spent in the military service. 38 U.S.C. § 2021 (1982). 1 Because we disagree with the District Court’s determination that the plaintiff was not entitled to an adjustment in his seniority for his military service, we reverse.

The plaintiff was originally employed as a police cadet for the City of Taylor on March 20, 1972. Less than 2 months later, on May 10, 1972 he left the force to enter military service. He was honorably discharged on…