Federal contractors who had undergone recent audits can attest to the fact that the OFCCP is stepping up their expectations and efforts with regards to outreach programs geared towards recruitment (and hiring) of more veterans. The OFCCP has gone beyond just asking for proof of job postings, but has also asked for proof of the contractor's active relationship with their local veteran's office and their utilization of the Department of Labor’s veteran outreach tools (e.g., asking for the local veteran’s office's contact information, when was the local office last contacted, etc.). This is also coupled with the expected Spring 2012 release of the revised regulations regarding the implementation of section 4212 of the VEVRAA (Vietnam Era Veterans' readjustment Assistance Act of 1974).
The current administration's focus on assisting the veterans to be part of the productive workforce has once again became apparent when President Barack Obama signed the "VOW [Veterans Opportunity to Work] to Hire Heroes Act" into law on Monday, November 21, 2011. This is another stepping stone for the Obama Administration in their high pursuit of making sure that our service members will have jobs available when they come home.
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