New Veterans Preference Laws Affect Private Employers: Employment Law Manual Updated

Authors: David B. Weisenfeld, Beth P. Zoller and Melissa A. Silver, XpertHR Legal Editors

Idaho, Maine and Virginia have adopted new laws that allow private employers to give preference in the hiring and promotion process to veterans or, in certain circumstances, to veterans' spouses. The following state sections of the Employment Law Manual have been updated to reflect these legislative developments: