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Family of veteran

You have certain protections against discrimination as a family member or friend of a veteran or service member.

It is unlawful for a federal contractor to discriminate in employment based on veteran status against a qualified individual who the contractor knows to be the spouse of a protected veteran. This protection extends not only to spouses, but also to other individuals that the contractor knows has a family, business, social or other relationship or association with a protected veteran.

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Family of veteran

You have certain protections against discrimination as a family member or friend of a veteran or service member.

Common Concerns

I was treated unfairly because I am a veteran or service member

I was treated unfairly by my employer, who is a federal contractor or subcontractor, because of my status as a protected veteran

I wasn’t reemployed (or properly reemployed) when I returned from deployment

I’m a veteran and I was not hired by the Federal Government

I was treated unfairly because I am married to or associated with a veteran or service member

I was retaliated against by my employer because I tried to enforce my rights, or someone else’s rights, as a veteran or service member

I don’t see my concern listed and would like to talk to someone who deals with veterans’ employment issues