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In summary:
The Jobs for Veterans Act applies only to contracts and sub-contracts entered into after December 1, 2003.
The Department of Labor will be unable to fully enforce the Act with regards to posting job openings until regulations are created.
Until implementing regulations are published, contractors have some latitude in interpreting how and where to post job openings.
Details:
In the Fall of 2003, President Bush signed the Jobs for Veterans Act that changes some of the AAP requirements for Federal Contractors.
As of December 1, 2003, 38 USC 4212(a) is amended to read as follows:
"(a)(1) Any contract in the amount of $100,000 or more entered into by any department or agency of the United States for the procurement of personal property and nonpersonal
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services (including construction) for the United States, shall contain a provision requiring that the party contracting with the United States take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified covered veterans. This section applies to any subcontract in the amount of $100,000 or more entered into by a prime contractor in carrying out any such contract."
Previously the section stated:
"(a) Any contract in the amount of $25,000 or more entered into by any department or agency for the procurement of personal property and non-personal services (including construction) for the United States, shall contain a provision requiring that the party contracting with the United States shall take affirmative action…"
Note that the threshold for listing job openings with the state increases from $25,000 to $100,000. Government agencies must include a provision in the contract requiring the contractor to take affirmative action with regard to veterans. It applies only to new
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