Chapter 365
2016 -- H 8036
Enacted 07/06/2016

A N   A C T
RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE - EMPLOYMENT OF VETERANS

Introduced By: Representatives Malik, and Azzinaro
Date Introduced: April 06, 2016

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
     SECTION 1. Chapter 30-21 of the General Laws entitled "Employment of Veterans" is
hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
     30-21-14. Preference in private employment. – (a) A private employer may adopt an
employment policy that provides a preference in hiring or promotion, or both, to a veteran.
     (b) A policy adopted under this section shall:
     (1) Be in writing; and
     (2) Be uniformly applied to employment decisions regarding hiring and promotion.
     (c) A private employer may require that a veteran submit a Department of Defense DD
Form 214 or similar documentation of separation from the U.S. Armed Forces to be eligible for a
preference in hiring or promotion pursuant to this section.
     (d) As used in this section, "veteran" means an individual who served on active duty in
the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable or general discharge.
     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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