Rule lifecycle · RIN:1250-AA19
Modifications to the Regulations Implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as Amended; Correction
Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs — observed across 3 documents over 426 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The Labor Department is fixing its rules about how federal contractors must hire and promote Vietnam-era veterans, making the requirements clearer and more consistent. If your small business has any government contracts, review these updated hiring rules now and make sure your company follows them by September 21st.
First seen
Jul 1, 2025
Last seen
Aug 31, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
426d
Effective on
Monday, September 21, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Modifications to the Regulations Implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as Amended
comments close Sep 2, 2025#2025-12006
Proposed·Sep 4, 2025
Modifications to the Regulations Implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as Amended; Extension of Comment Period
#2025-16921
Final·Aug 31, 2026·91 FR 55748
Modifications to the Regulations Implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as Amended; Correction
effective Sep 21, 2026#2026-17757