Department of Labor Creates the HIRE Vets Medallion Program

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that it is establishing the HIRE Vets Medallion Program to recognize small, medium, and large employers who recruit, retain, and employ veterans, and who offer charitable services in support of the veteran community.

The awards will be presented on an annual basis in celebration of Veterans Day.  To be eligible, employers must complete and submit an application to the DOL.  In granting the awards, the DOL will consider the:

  • Percentage of employees who are veterans;
  • Percentage of veteran employees who are retained;
  • Establishment of veterans’ assistance and training programs;
  • Employment of dedicated human resources professionals for veterans; and
  • Income and tuition support for veterans.

If you are interested in learning more about the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, please do not hesitate to contact us.

About Amanda Marie Baer

Amanda Marie Baer is an associate in the firm's Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Group.  Amanda focuses her practice on representing employers in federal and state courts and before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, defending against claims concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, accommodations, and wage and hour laws.  Amanda also has experience in conducting workplace investigations into allegations of discrimination or harassment, enforcing and defending employment, noncompetition/nonsolicitation, and severance agreements and representing businesses in contractual, fraud, and general business litigation matters.
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