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VETS-4212 filing doesn’t have to be complicated- especially with experts on your side. In our latest outRageous HR podcast, compliance expert, Hector Peguero, shares what federal contractors need to know before the September 30 deadline. From understanding who must file to avoiding common mistakes, this quick video covers it all. 

If your organization holds federal contracts or subcontracts, there's an important compliance deadline on the horizon: the VETS-4212 Report. This mandatory annual filing tracks your efforts to employ and retain protected veterans and ensures alignment with the Department of Labor’s requirements. The reporting window runs from August 1 through September 30 each year, so now is the time to gather your data, verify eligibility, and prepare your submission. 

A compliance officer is just one of the many hats you wear as a HR professional. If your company happens to do business with the federal government, then you know just how high the compliance stakes can be, and all the work and deadlines involved. 

HR compliance failures begin in the margins with small errors, missed deadlines, or incomplete reports. But these minor issues can snowball into failed audits, penalties, and lost government contracts. For HR leaders navigating federal reporting requirements, the margin for error is thin, and the consequences are significant. 

The VETS-4212 Reporting window runs from August 1 through September 30, 2025. Businesses with contacts or subcontracts of $150,000 or greater are required to file this report by September 30, 2025. OutSolve experts can help prepare and file this report for you. Reach out to us today to our consultants today for a smarter, faster way to file. 

The VETS-4212 report is an important way to illustrate your company's commitment to hiring and retaining veterans. This report is more than just a box to check, it reflects compliance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and supports broader efforts to build a diverse and inclusive workforce, which is becoming increasingly critical during this chaotic time in HR Compliance. 

Updated: January 23, 2025

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The 2024 VETS-4212 reporting platform has officially opened as of August 1, 2024, with a filing deadline of September 30, 2024. While this annual reporting requirement may not generate the same buzz as EEO-1 reports, it remains a crucial compliance step for federal contractors and subcontractors.