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Veterans
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Gov Con Employment Exchange
OFCCP Proposes Changes to Veterans and Disability Regulations
OFCCP has published proposed modifications to the VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations which govern federal contractor affirmative action obligations for veterans and individuals with disabilities. The proposed changes to the…
Texas Bar Blog
Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans Raises $1,034,918
[caption id="attachment_19827" align="alignright" width="300"] Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative gives the keynote address at this year’s gala. (Photo by Bill McCullough)[/caption] The Texas Access to Justice Commission and…
Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update
OFCCP Reportedly to Reduce Staff by 90% and Continue Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Enforcement Efforts
By Guy Brenner, Olympia Karageorgiou
According to Washington Post and Bloomberg press reports, on February 25, 2025, OFCCP Acting Director Michael Schloss submitted a memorandum to Acting Secretary of Labor, Vincent Micone, outlining OFCCP’s plan…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
How to File a Veterans’ Mesothelioma Claim: Step-by-Step Guide
Mesothelioma mainly develops as a result of asbestos exposure, and many veterans in all branches of service, including the military, especially in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, were…
Municipal Minute
Day Nine: The New Year Countdown – Permit Fees for Disabled Veterans
This year, Municipal Minute will be counting down to the New Year with updates on legislation that will be effective starting on January 1, 2025. Public Act 103-0621 amends the…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Happy Veterans Day! Don’t Forget Our Immigrant Vets
Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsThe Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commences today at 11:00 a.m.…
Davis+Gilbert PERKS
Veterans’ Day Reminder: Federal Laws Protect Veterans From Workplace Discrimination
On this Veteran's Day, a reminder to employers of the federal anti-discrimination laws that protect veterans in the workplace, including the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and…
Simmons Hanly Conroy's Support Blog
Veterans Day 2024: Honoring U.S. Veterans and Their Fight Against Mesothelioma
Millions of Americans have selflessly served in the U.S. military, prioritizing our nation’s freedom over their personal well-being. For many citizens, their courage holds a significance far beyond a commitment…
Sentencing Law and Policy
CCJ's Veterans Justice Commission releases new report with recommendations on aiding veteran reentry
The Council on Criminal Justice today released this big new report from its Veterans Justice Commission titled "From Confinement to Community: Supporting Successful Veteran Reentry and Employment." This CCJ press…
BuildSmart
SBA Eliminates Self-Certification for SDVOSBs
By Aron C. Beezley, Patrick R. Quigley
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a direct final rule that eliminates self-certification for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). The SBA’s final rule — which implements a provision…