Monterey, CA More Veterans And Disabled Will Be Put Back To Work

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The Labor Department this week issued final rules which require federal contractors to prove that they are hiring a minimum number of veterans and disabled workers.  That's great news.  It's been so tough for those returning from war to find meaningful employment, and this can lead to depression.  The rules now require 8% of the workforce to be veterans and 7% disabled if the company is one of 200,000 that holds a contract with the federal government.  This is a huge victory for veterans, as these companies have contracts valued at $700 billion a year across a wide range of industries.  And the Department of Labor is serious about enforcement.  If these companies don't send in the paperwork showing that they have met these goals, their contracts will be revoked.