At the end of their military service, people who are honorably discharged are entitled to return to work, even when an absence spans up to five years.
A short time ago I got a call from a builder with whom I've worked for many years. He usually seeks legal advice before jumping into something new, but this time he was a bit slow to check in. The builder had terminated a homeowner's renovation contract before the work was complete and was being sued for $200,000 in damages.