• Other Protected Veteran A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

What is a protected veteran?

– Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

What’s the difference between a veteran and a protected veteran?

A recently separated veteran is a protected veteran when they separate from the military/stop serving on active duty and for three years afterward. This three year period begins on the date of discharge/release from active duty.

How do I find out if I am a protected veteran?

If you do not have a DD-214 Form, or have additional questions about your veteran status, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-827-1000.

Does being a protected veteran help get a job?

Rights under the Protected Veterans Status: “As a protected veteran under Section 4212, you have the right to work in an environment free of discrimination. You cannot be denied employment, harassed, demoted, terminated, paid less or treated less favorably because of your veteran status.

Is it bad to identify as a protected veteran?

Not a bad outcome. Employers must make their workplaces open to Department of Labor inspectors to ensure compliance with VEVRAA. If a veteran feels he or she has been discriminated against despite VEVRAA, they can file a claim with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

What medal make you a protected veteran?

Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran You served on active duty in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985 (61 FR1209) and were you awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal.

Why do employers ask if you are a protected veteran?

This requirement is to ensure that companies doing business with the government are not discriminating against veterans or protected veterans and that they’re taking active steps to recruit and hire them. Many companies who aren’t federal contractors are still serious about hiring veterans.

Is veteran status a protected class?

California Governor Jerry Brown (D) has signed an amendment to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), Cal. Civ. Code § 12920 et seq., to include military or veteran status as a class protected from employment discrimination.

Is a spouse a protected veteran?

IN CALIFORNIA, MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND VETERANS ARE PROTECTED FROM DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS. The law also forbids discrimination against someone because they associate with a member of the military or a veteran, such as veteran’s spouse or child.

What is my veteran status?

A veteran is a former member of the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) who served on active duty and was discharged under conditions, which were other than dishonorable. Persons who attended military academies are now considered veterans for financial aid purposes.

How many years do you have to serve to be a veteran?

Now, under the new law, anyone eligible for reserve component retirement benefits is considered a veteran, said Krenz. “Anyone who has reached 20 years of service, even if they were never activated on a [federal] order for more than 180 days outside of training, will now be considered a veteran,” he said.

Are you a veteran if you have a dd214?

Am I a Veteran if I Have a DD-214? A DD-214 is a proof of discharge after being deployed under federal orders. If your discharge was due to reasons other than dishonorable, then you are considered as a veteran.

What is the benefit of being a protected veteran?

As a protected veteran under VEVRAA, you have the right to work in an environment free of discrimination. You cannot be denied employment, harassed, demoted, terminated, paid less or treated less favorably because of your veteran status.

Should I put disabled veteran on my resume?

Information which identifies your age, race, religion, or disability should not be included on your resume. The exceptions is when listing a service related disability for veterans preference in federal or contract hiring. Let your work get you the job and eliminate any possibility that assumptions are made about you.

What is a protected veteran declines to self identify?

If you refuse to self-identify as a veteran belonging to one or more of the categories of veterans, your refusal will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.