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Veterans' Employment and Training Service

By clicking on the link below, you will be directed to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). VETS serves America’s veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.

 

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets

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The elaws (Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses) Advisors are a set of online tools developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to help employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under federal employment laws.

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

U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20210
1-866-487-2365 

1-866-4-USA-DOL