Veteran hiring compliance feed

Veteran hiring compliance

What changed, and what you have to do

The rules behind a veteran hiring program move every year. This is the plain-language read on what applies to you and what to act on, kept current so you are never caught flat.

Reference maintained by Veteran Bridge Solutions

Current requirements

VEVRAA veteran hiring benchmark. Federal contractors set an annual veteran hiring benchmark (national figure: 5.1%, set July 31, 2025) and measure against it. Basic duties trigger at a single contract or subcontract of $200,000 or more; at $200,000+ and 50+ employees a written veteran affirmative action program is also required. VEVRAA is a statute — it stayed in force through the 2025 EO rescissions.

ESDS job listing. Covered contractors must list openings with the state employment service delivery system for veteran priority referral — the most common finding in a VEVRAA review.

The full maintained reference loads here, with key numbers and must-do lists per rule. This is information, not legal advice.

Recent changes

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State(s) you hire in

Headcount

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This is information, not legal advice. The feed is maintained by Veteran Bridge Solutions and reflects the rules as of the date shown. A qualified person at your company owns every compliance decision.

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What changed, and what you have to do