New VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark Set at 5.5%

As expected, OFCCP has released an updated Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) benchmark effective March 31, 2022.

The new benchmark has been set at 5.5%, continuing the downward trend in benchmark percentages over the past nine years.

Year	Benchmark (%)	Effective Dates
2022	5.5	3/10/2022 –
2021	5.6	3/31/2021 – 3/30/2022
2020	5.7	3/31/2020 – 3/30/2021
2019	5.9	3/31/2019 – 3/30/2020
2018	6.4	3/31/2018 – 3/30/2019
2017	6.7	3/31/2017 – 3/30/2018
2016	6.9	3/31/2016 – 3/30/2017
2015	7	3/31/2015 – 3/30/2016
2014	7.2	3/31/2014 – 3/30/2015

This hiring benchmark indicates the percentage of total protected veterans that contractors aim to hire in the next AAP year. Contractors are required to establish the annual hiring benchmark for each establishment. This can be done in two ways:

Option I: Adopt the national percentage of veterans in the civilian labor force
Option II: Develop individualized hiring benchmark

The first option is the more typical amongst federal contractors.

For more information, contractors may refer to the Department of Labor (DOL) website’s page on VEVRAA resources.

To find out how DCI can help make sure your organization is in compliance, visit our website and contact our expert staff today.

View DCI Blogs for past VEVRAA Hiring Benchmarks