OFCCP Updates the VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark to 5.7%
Effective 3/31/2020, the annual VEVRAA Benchmark is 5.7%. Federal contractors subject to VEVRAA should use the annual benchmark that is effective when the AAP year begins. Therefore, if the VEVRAA AAP plan date is April 1, 2010, then you should use 5.7% as the benchmark for the AAP. The annual benchmark has been decreasing in each subsequent year since the first use in 2014 when it was 7.2%.
The data used to prepare the annual bench mark is developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and can be found at https://www.bls.gov/cps/demographics.htm#vets. Federal contractors also have the option to calculate their own customized benchmark instead of using the annual benchmark. The OFCCP provides information on developing a custom benchmark which can be accessed at https://ofccp.dol-esa.gov/errd/VEVRAA.jsp.
Founded in 1998, OutSolve has evolved into a premier compliance-driven HR advisory firm, leveraging deep expertise to simplify complex regulatory landscapes for businesses of all sizes. With a comprehensive suite of solutions encompassing HR compliance, workforce analytics, and risk mitigation consulting, OutSolve empowers organizations to navigate the intricate world of employment regulations with confidence.
Weekly OutLook
Featured Posts

VETS-4212 Reporting Requirements Checklist
Related Posts

Internal Equity vs. External Equity: What’s the Difference

When it comes to employment practices and conditions, fairness truly is a business imperative. As HR professionals, we know that compensation can...

The DOJ’s Immigration Playbook: Statutes Used to Enforce I-9 Compliance

This article is part of an ongoing legal series designed to provide insight and practical guidance on current and emerging workplace compliance...
.png)
Courts Seem Skeptical to Early DEI Certification Challenges

On September 11, 2025, the Fourth Circuit heard oral argument in one of the first cases to challenge the constitutionality of the two clauses in...