Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act, requires the Department of Labor, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to develop and publish a notice detailing benefits available to veterans. Employers are then required to display this notice in conspicuous places on their premises. The bill also mandates an information campaign to inform employers about the notice and display requirements, and includes provisions for regular updates to the notice content.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary of Labor to develop and publish a state-specific notice detailing veteran benefits.
- Mandates employers to post the notice in conspicuous locations.
- Establishes a process for states to provide information on state-specific veteran benefits.
- Requires periodic review and updates of the notice by the Secretaries of Labor and Veterans Affairs.
- Directs the Secretaries to conduct an information campaign to inform employers about the notice and display requirements.
- Defines ‘employee’ and ‘employer’ for the purposes of the Act, referencing the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Includes a list of benefits to be covered in the notice, such as the Veterans Crisis Line and application procedures.
- Specifies the size and format of the notice (8.5 x 11 inch).
Who is affected
- Employers (specifically those with 50 or more employees)
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