DOL Issues Final Rules for Federal Contractors on Veterans and People with Disabilities | Practical Law

DOL Issues Final Rules for Federal Contractors on Veterans and People with Disabilities | Practical Law

The Department of Labor (DOL) has published two final rules that go into effect on March 24, 2014. The rules update the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act to improve the hiring and employment of veterans and people with disabilities.

DOL Issues Final Rules for Federal Contractors on Veterans and People with Disabilities

by Practical Law Labor & Employment
Published on 24 Sep 2013 • USA (National/Federal)
The Department of Labor (DOL) has published two final rules that go into effect on March 24, 2014. The rules update the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act to improve the hiring and employment of veterans and people with disabilities.
On September 24, 2013, the DOL announced the publication of two final rules relating to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, applicable to federal contractors and subcontractors. The new regulations, which seek to improve the hiring and employment of veterans and people with disabilities, go into effect on March 24, 2014.
For more information about the updated rules, see Legal Update, DOL Announces Final Rules to Improve Employment of Veterans, People with Disabilities.