Today the 2018 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark was updated on the VEVRAA Benchmark Database. Effective on March 31, 2018, the new benchmark is 6.4%. Looking for prior national percentages? View a chart of the annual national percentage of veterans in the civilian labor force from prior years on Continue Reading...
New VEVRAA Regulations FAQ on Job Posting
With the continuing advancement of technology and the creation of more and more satellite offices around the US, contractors and subcontractors are constantly questioning how jobs should be posted for these particular positions to be compliant under the new VEVRAA/Section 4212 posting requirements. To provide better guidance to the Continue Reading...
OFCCP Updates Section 503 & VEVRAA FAQs
The OFCCP has been very consistent in updating the FAQ portion of the VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations. They posted six new "frequently-asked questions," some of which were asked at the recent SWARM Conference. Please see below for the six newly posted FAQs: Continue Reading...
OFCCP Announces Upcoming Webinar on VEVRAA and Section 503 Updates
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has announced a free webinar to clarify revisions made to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. This is a fantastic opportunity for new and small Federal contractors/subcontractors to gain a better understanding of the new Continue Reading...
AAAA Conference Update & Understanding Basic Qualifications in Light of New 503 and VEVRAA Regulations
OFCCP Director Pat Shiu spoke at the *AAAA (American Association of Affirmative Action) 40th Annual Conference last week. She reiterated being a Federal contractor is a privilege, not a right, and underscored the requirements associated with that right focusing on the OFCCP’s initiative to reduce compensation disparity. She also took time Continue Reading...
