Wednesday, December 18, 2013

OFCCP Posts Additional FAQs on the Implementation of the VEVRAA and Section 503 Final Rules

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) posted a third round of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) answering questions from contractors and the general public about provisions in the recently published Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503) Final Rules. These FAQs address implementation issues, such as the schedule for contractors to come into compliance with the affirmative action requirements of Subpart C of the new regulations. These latest FAQs, published on the OFCCP website and marked with a "NEW" banner, are part of a series of FAQs, guidance materials, and resources that OFCCP is providing to contractors and the public between now and the March 24, 2014, effective date of the new rules.

The VEVRAA FAQs are available at www.dol.gov/ofccp/VEVRAA
 
The Section 503 FAQs are available at www.dol.gov/ofccp/Section 503
 
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Source: OFCCP

This information is intended to be educational and should not be considered legal advice on any specific matter