US Justice Department Secures $3 Million Settlement Over Military License Violations in Georgia
The US Justice Department announced a landmark $3 million settlement with 42 Georgia professional licensing boards for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. These licensing boards allegedly refused or delayed recognizing out-of-state professional licenses held by military servicemembers and their spouses.
This failure affected numerous military families, potentially hindering their ability to work and sustain livelihoods during service relocations. The settlement includes compensation for those impacted and mandates that Georgia implement new policies to ensure streamlined licensure processing for servicemembers and spouses holding valid licenses from other states.
This move sets a precedent for federal enforcement of licensing protections under the SCRA and underscores the government’s commitment to minimizing disruptions faced by military personnel in their professional careers. The change aims to reduce administrative barriers that add hardship to military families already facing frequent relocations.
Overall, the settlement protects thousands of servicemembers and their families, facilitating easier access to professional employment across state lines and reinforcing their legal rights under federal law.
