Overview
This section outlines the mandatory requirements for federal contractors regarding the display of Department of Labor (DOL) notices and the annual reporting of protected veteran employment statistics.
Key Rules
- Notice Posting: Contracting officers must provide contractors with specific DOL notices that must be posted in the workplace as prescribed by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
- Annual Reporting: Contractors and subcontractors are legally required to submit the VETS-4212 report to the Secretary of Labor at least once a year.
- Protected Categories: The reporting must cover specific categories of veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans.
- Exemptions: Reporting is mandatory unless the requirements of FAR clause 52.222-35 (Equal Opportunity for Veterans) have been formally waived.
Practical Implications
- Contractors must maintain active compliance by ensuring the most current DOL posters are visible to employees to avoid audit violations.
- Timely filing of the VETS-4212 report is a critical compliance milestone; failure to file can disqualify a contractor from being awarded future federal contracts.