Federal contractors and subcontractors covered under Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (“VEVRAA”), are required to report annually their affirmative action efforts in employing veterans on forms VETS-100 or VETS 100-A. That may soon change. Last February, Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) filed a proposed rule that Read more
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has posted guidance for federal contractors to determine which workers are “employees” and which are “independent contractors”, or other non-employee workers. Workers that are “employees” must be included in the contractor’s Affirmative Action Programs (AAP) under Executive Order 11246 (race, color, religion, sex, or national origin), Section 503 Read more
The US Department of Labor (DOL) oversees a variety programs and services that focus on preparing veterans and members of the military for meaningful civilian careers, maximizing their employment opportunities, and protecting their employment rights. The following describes some employment protections available to service members and veterans. Hiring Preference Under federal law, veterans who are Read more
Recently the US DOL announced a Final Rule that will improve job opportunities for protected veterans. The Final Rule makes changes to the regulations implementing the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act (VEVRAA). The Act prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against protected veterans in employment and requires contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to Read more
