Department of Labor notices and reports
Contractors must post required Department of Labor notices and annually file the VETS-4212 report on protected veteran employment unless specifically exempted.
Overview
FAR 22.1306 outlines the requirements for Department of Labor (DOL) notices and reporting obligations related to the employment of protected veterans under government contracts. Contracting officers are responsible for providing contractors with the appropriate DOL notices for posting at their worksites. Additionally, contractors and subcontractors must submit an annual report (VETS-4212) to the Secretary of Labor detailing their employment of protected veterans, unless all terms of the Equal Opportunity for Veterans clause (52.222-35) have been waived. This section ensures that contractors are informed of their obligations to both notify employees and report on veteran employment, supporting compliance with federal equal opportunity laws for veterans.
Key Rules
- Posting of DOL Notices
- Contracting officers must provide contractors with required DOL notices for posting, as prescribed by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor.
- Annual Reporting Requirement
- Contractors and subcontractors must file the VETS-4212 report annually, detailing employment of protected veterans, unless exempted by waiver of the relevant contract clause.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must furnish contractors with the appropriate DOL notices for posting.
- Contractors: Must post DOL notices at worksites and submit the VETS-4212 report annually unless exempted.
- Agencies: Ensure oversight of notice distribution and reporting compliance.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to ensure transparency and accountability in the employment of protected veterans by federal contractors.
- Contractors must be diligent in both posting required notices and meeting annual reporting deadlines to avoid compliance issues.
- Common pitfalls include failing to post notices or missing the VETS-4212 filing deadline, which can result in penalties or loss of contract eligibility.