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What is considered a protected veteran?

What is Considered a Protected Veteran?

About the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974

The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 is a federal law that ensures equal employment opportunities for eligible veterans who were separated from the military in a status other than honorable discharge. In 1994, this law was amended to provide protections to disabled veterans. The Act extends its protection to certain qualified veterans with a distinguished or perfect military discharge, with the goal of promoting employment equity and increasing opportunities for such veterans in the federal employment system.

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<h2 Definitions of a Protected Veteran

According to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other federal agencies, a protected veteran is one who:

• Was discharged or released from active duty from the armed forces of the United States under conditions other than dishonorable;

Has been deemed a combat veteran according to certain criteria, even if there is no recorded documentation or evidence of exposure to, or service, in the combat theater during the covered period;

Was discharged or released from active duty between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975;

Experienced service-connected injuries in combat and was released after April 5, 1992;

• Received a Purple Heart,

• Or has been awarded another federal civilian service medal which is for combat operations overseas;

Was active duty status in the country of Vietnam or engaged in certain combat operations**.

In addition to those listed, the FAR regulations also categorize a group of service members who had served for at least two years with an expedited honors discharge (EHD) and released after March 1, 1961, while in good standing with the Marine Corps, Merchant Marine, or armed forces reserves.

As for protected veterans, all federal contracting agencies and subcontracts (including state contractors, small businesses, schools, religious organizations, health care, and private vendors) with a federal agreement, government contract, program, and grant, federal construction contractors, and their subcontractors are strongly encouraged to offer fair and equal chance employment opportunities to a protected veteran.

<h2Benefits for Protected Veterans

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974**:

• Hiring preference does not apply, but still, federal contracting agencies and small businesses, schools, state contractors are invited and encouraged** to give preference;

• No additional or special qualifications should be needed to serve as employees;

• Prohibition from denial of training, placement services, rehabilitation services, because of past military service history;

Right to an equal chance, to enjoy the same safeguards, procedures, and advantages with respect to *job preferences, placement service, *rehabilitation services;

• These rights ensure that the eligible veterans have equal opportunity to apply, petition, hear, appeal and obtain consideration**;

Additional benefits might include equal pay and benefits among others to ensure a fair share and in compliance with the Federal government’s intent to protect qualified veterans

<h2Legal Compliance

Federal Agencies, Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHEs) and States have enacted regulations implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974:

• The *Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) maintains records, investigates inquiries** and provides informational guidance as needed;

  • Affirmative Actions Plans, Reports to the Public, and tracking records keep the protected class status documented;

  • It is not only essential but imperative to conduct regular job postings and disseminate it to ensure full visibility across the work, school and community environments
  • Each organization has dedicated staff personnel, called compliance officers (CO), they oversee policies, reports submission, updates, and handle any incident or concern

<h2Conclusion

In summary, the United States federal regulations protect individuals who served, were in combat, Vietnam era (1964 to 1975), active duty veterans, those given Purple Hearts, wounded by combat actions, those deployed to and served in any theater operations, as distinguished veterans. They’re protected because of the strong legislation provided by the US Government ensuring equal opportunities among them while hiring and working environment**.

Whether in school, the general public institutions, small organizations, hospitals, healthcare. There are legal constraints in federal agencies and those receiving federal resources, providing equal access while working environments, in state contracts for the job process and career development, career counseling programs, placement agencies, healthcare services and also the schools, healthcare as well . These all should guarantee equal treatment through a simple and efficient procedures. These regulations provide significant protections under the law**

By keeping these facts under consideration for the protection they are assured, protected and honored will be these honored heroes **.

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