Starting March 24, new rules regarding hiring and recruiting disabled and other veterans went into effect for federal contractors. The rule is an update to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) prohibiting discrimination against certain vets by contractors and subcontractors. The development of national benchmarks will help measure progress in both hiring and recruiting. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Director Patricia Shiu notes that meeting these benchmarks could lead to 200,000 vets joining the nation’s workforce in only the first year. Companies who have at least $100,000 in federal contracts are subject to this new rule. The … Read More »
Posts Tagged: Disabled Veterans
University of Florida Offering Free Entrepreneurship Program to Disabled Vets
A free program is being offered to a limited number of disabled vets who already own a business or are passionate and serious about starting one. Created by the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Florida’s Warrington … Read More »
Military Retiree Pension Cuts Not Expected to Affect Disabled Vets
Disabled vets are expected to be spared from some of the anticipated military pension cuts. Last month, Congress decided to reduce cost-of-living raises for military retirees by one percentage point, set to begin in 2015. This will save approximately $6.3 … Read More »
Inspector General to Review Handling of Military Sexual Assault Complaints
Military sexual assault is an often overlooked or ignored cause of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among veterans. Many instances of sexual assault or trauma may go unreported for years, and the damage from the event may last a lifetime. The … Read More »
VA Launches Website for Family Caregivers of Disabled Veterans
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), caregiver burnout has become a major concern for military families caring for a veteran who suffers from service-connected disabilities. In many situations, a family member, typically a spouse, must provide care for … Read More »
VA Launches 62 More VetSuccess on Campus Programs
One of the many benefits for disabled veterans seeking to re-enter the workforce is the educational assistance offered through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The well-known G.I. Bill has provided scholarships to thousands of veterans seeking college degrees after … Read More »
VA Issues New Grants and Initiatives to Assist Homeless and Disabled Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recently announced several new grant programs and a memorial benefit initiative which will impact the lives of thousands of veterans. On July 10 it was announced that transportation initiatives would be improved in … Read More »
Many Disabled Veterans Pass Away Before They See Benefits
With an aging population of disabled veterans and many younger veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with service-connected ailments, the number of disability claims continues to grow almost as fast as they can be processed. Currently, the veterans’ claim backlog … Read More »
Disabled Veterans Have Many Health Care Options
Veterans can enjoy many health care benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). According to the VA, about 40 percent of the more than 22 million veterans are receiving health care from the Veterans Health Administration, and there are … Read More »
Programs for Veterans Jobs Help Exceed VA Goals
The success of many veterans jobs initiatives have led to the recent announcement from first lady Michelle Obama that goals for veteran employment have been met threefold. Since several veterans benefits programs related to veteran employment and training had been … Read More »
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