The new compliance regulations for the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act went into effect on March 24, 2014 and are are intended to strengthen affirmative action regulations for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities (IWD) and increase contractor accountability. The Department of Labor has a strategic plan "to break down barriers to fair and diverse workplaces and narrow wage and income equality and protect worker's rights".

As a federal contractor with a plan date of April 1, 2014 or later, it is important to understand these compliance obligations in order to implement them.

THOMAS HOUSTON is here to assist you in implementation efforts with your affirmative action obligations by offering the following consulting services:

Invite up to 10 members of your team to attend this two (2) hour WebEx training customized to your organization's needs! Your team will learn:

• The specifics of these rules and how they will impact your Affirmative Action Program
• How these new rules assist covered veterans and individuals with disabilities
• The subparts of these rules and the implementation requirements of each
• What "tools" you may need to implement
• How THOMAS HOUSTON can assist in your implementation process

This Consulting Time is available to you and your designated team members during your implementation and maintenance periods. This pre-purchased consulting time allows our consultants to respond to your team's questions on the VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations and implementation as needed. You can choose a block of hours (i.e., 1-2 hours, 3-5 hours, etc.) to accommodate your organization's needs.

For more information or to receive a quote for these consulting services, please contact our Sales Team at (800) 330-9000 ext. 1 or email us at info@thomashouston.com.