A. As used in this section, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Disabled veteran" means a veteran who has been found by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or by the retirement board of one of the several branches of the armed forces to have a compensable service-connected permanent and total disability. "Veteran" has the same meaning ascribed to such term in § 2.2-2903. B. An employer may grant preference in hiring and promotion to a veteran or the spouse of a disabled veteran. C. Granting preference under subsection B does not violate any local or state equal employment opportunity law. 2014, c. 740.
‹ Prev All Virginia sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.