Affirmative Action and Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

Federal law requires covered federal contractors and subcontractors to engage in certain affirmative action efforts. Specifically, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act requires federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action with respect to veterans and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act imposes similar requirements for individuals with disabilities.1 These efforts include efforts to hire and promote veterans and individuals with disabilities and various recording and reporting requirements related to these efforts.

Read about a recent executive order.

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