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U.S. DOL-VETS. DOL VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICE- BOSTON REGION. James Downey Senior Investigator Boston Region Downey.james.n@dol.gov. JFK Federal Building Room E-315 Boston, MA 02203 617-565-2080. DOL Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS). Laws DOL VETS Enforces
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DOL VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICE- BOSTON REGION James Downey Senior Investigator Boston Region Downey.james.n@dol.gov JFK Federal Building Room E-315 Boston, MA 02203 617-565-2080
DOL Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS) Laws DOL VETS Enforces ●Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”) -Applies to virtually all employers regardless of size as relates to the following due to military affiliation: ♦ Discrimination; ♦ Reemployment; and ♦ Retaliation
DOL VETS Continued Laws DOL VETS Enforces ● Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (“VEOA”) -Veterans Preference in Federal Hiring -Agencies must consider Veteran Status and add eligibility points when making a consideration of qualifications- 5 Points for Veterans (More than 180 consecutive AD days) and 10 Points for Disabled Veterans
DOL VETS Continued Service Members Recourse ● What to do if you think an employer is violating Federal Employment Law due to to your military status -Contact Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at www.esgr.mil. Massachusetts POC: William Hebert at 413-348-5195 - Contact DOL VETS for technical assistance File a complaint via our website at: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/userra/1010.asp. You will get a response in three days from our office - File a private lawsuit at own expense