Section 503 & VEVRAA Compliance
How to Compliantly Recruit for Section 503 and VEVRAA
Recruiting under Section 503 and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) can feel like a balancing act, combining compliance...
John Piatt, SHRM-SCP
Jan 28, 2026 8:19:52 AM
Recruiting under Section 503 and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) can feel like a balancing act, combining compliance expectations with the goal of building a workforce that reflects different experiences, skills, and perspectives.
For federal contractors, Section 503 and VEVRAA requirements are an integral part of recruiting practices. For HR, they also shape how inclusion is incorporated into everyday hiring strategies and decisions.
Veteran and disability recruitment are smart business moves that strengthen teams, initiate new ideas, and improve overall outcomes across the company.
Here's What You'll Learn
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