Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act | U.S. Department of Labor Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act 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. VEVRAA Contractor Resources Tools for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors Veteran Resources Learn About Your Rights as a Protected Veteran