Veterans' Issues Advisors - ELAWS
U.S. Department of Labor
elaws Advisors
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Veterans' Issues
America's Veterans, reservists and National Guard members may be entitled to certain workplace rights and preferences.
DOL's
Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
administers and enforces the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), which prohibits all employers from discriminating against an individual based on his or her status as a past or present member of the uniformed services. VETS and other DOL agencies also help support Veterans and their families through a variety of employment and training initiatives.
Use the resources on this page to learn more about Veterans' issues.
Helps employers and employees understand their rights and responsibilities under USERRA and provides a notice that employers may post or distribute to fulfill their requirement to notify employees of their rights and benefits under the Act.
Helps wounded and injured Service Members and Veterans access valuable online resources and contact information for one-on-one employment assistance to help them transition into the civilian workforce.
Helps Veterans examine preferences they may be entitled to with regard to Federal employment.
Helps active duty personnel, Veterans, reservists, National Guard members and their family members navigate Internet resources on job searching, employment openings, career assessment, education and training opportunities, and available benefits
Helps federal contractors and subcontractors prepare their annual reports on their affirmative action efforts to employ protected veterans.
Helps employers and employees determine coverage and eligibility under FMLA and reviews valid reasons for leave, notification responsibilities and employee rights and benefits under the Act.
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For more information about Veterans' issues:
Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
Compliance Assistance
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)/Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VetSuccess Program
National Resource Directory (NRD)/Employment