🪖Proposed Rule Modifications for Veteran Employment Regulations
Modifications to the Regulations Implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as Amended
Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to revise its implementing regulations for the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, 38 U.S.C. 4212. The proposed revisions will better align the regulations with recent case law and executive orders, including Executive Order 14173, "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," and Executive Order 14219, "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's `Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative."
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Federal Contract Compliance Programs Office
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule revises regulations related to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, impacting compliance for federal contractors. Businesses holding contracts over $150,000 must adhere to new requirements regarding employment and advancement for protected veterans, enhancing the legal framework for veterans' rights in the workplace.