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What is Vevraa federal contractor?
The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) is a law that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment against protected veterans and requires employers take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain these individuals.
Who is subject to Vevraa?
VEVRAA is applicable to all federal government contractors and subcontractors who have contracts or subcontracts of $100,000 or more. It requires them, by law, to take affirmative action in placing veterans in jobs.
What counts as a federal contractor?
Federal contractors are businesses or organizations that enter into a contractual agreement with any department or agency of the United States Government to perform a specific job, supply labor and/or materials, or for the sale of products and services.
Is a Vietnam era veteran a protected veteran?
AM I A PROTECTED VETERAN? The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended (38 U.S.C. ยง 4212), prohibits discrimination against protected veterans.
What’s an example of a federal contractor?
A federal contractor is any worker or organization that enters into a contract to provide labor, services, products, or materials to a government department or agency. Federal contractors can be individuals or companies.
What happens if a contractor violates VEVRAA?
If a compliance evaluation or complaint investigation discloses evidence of a violation of VEVRAA and its implementing regulations, including a violation of the job listing requirements, the regulations require OFCCP to attempt conciliation with the contractor and to negotiate a conciliation agreement.
Is my bank covered under VEVRAA?
A bank is covered under VEVRAA if it has a single contract that meets the $150,000 threshold amount for coverage. Federal contracts held by banks and other financial institutions include, but are not limited to, agreements to serve as fund depository and agreements for federal share and deposit insurance.
Does the VEVRAA require post-offer self-identification?
No. The VEVRAA requirement, at 41 CFR 60-300.42 (b), mandates that contractors invite post-offer self-identification as a protected veteran. This provision is specifically linked to the scope of the VETS reporting requirement.