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:
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