Employment Issues for Veterans
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Veterans and Military Right and Resources
Informational Booklet on the most common consumer issues, including idetity theft; Education and Civilian Employment; Home Ownership Issues, Pension Poaching; and Scams and Fraud impacting veteran and military communities.
Child Support and Alimony - How to Start Child Support or Alimony Payments
Federal law authorizes the pay of active, reserve, and retired members of the military and the pay of civilian employees of the Federal government to be garnished (or attached) for the payment of child and/or spousal support. This provides information about the process and location for getting a garnishment or wage attachment against any member of the military or any civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DOD).
Garnishment Law Directorate
This page lists resources and sources of information regarding garnishment of military wages from the U.S. Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). The DFAS Garnishment Law Directorate is a consolidated court order processing operation for all of DoD and ePayroll civilian populations paid by DFAS. The mission of this office is to process all court orders served on DFAS and its customers. These orders can be for child support, alimony, commercial debt, divisions of military retired pay, former spouse survivor benefit deemed elections, chapter 7 and chapter 13 personal bankruptcy. This office is the authorized agent for receipt of service of process for these court orders.
Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act - Frequently Asked Questions
Information from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service on the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act which recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or former spouse and provides a method of enforcing these orders through the Department of Defense. The Act also provides a method of enforcing current child support and/or arrears and current alimony awarded in the court order.
A Guide to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
A guide to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Subject certain rules and exceptions, USERRA guarantees an employee returning from military service or training the right to be reemployed at his or her former job (or as nearly comparable a job as possible) with the same benefits.
Child Support and Alimony - How to Start Child Support or Alimony Payments
Federal law authorizes the pay of active, reserve, and retired members of the military and the pay of civilian employees of the Federal government to be garnished (or attached) for the payment of child and/or spousal support. This provides information about the process and location for getting a garnishment or wage attachment against any member of the military or any civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DOD).
Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors - Social Security Administration
Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. Benefits available through us are different from those available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application. The expedited process is used for military service members whose disability occurred while on active military duty on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs. (2025)
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
ESGR, a Department of Defense agency, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.The program provides information, counseling, and informal mediation of issues relating to compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
e-VETS Resource Advisor
The e-VETS Resource Advisor assists Veterans, Service Members and all those who support them to quickly and easily navigate information and resources on a range of topics, including Benefits and Compensation; Education and Training; Employment; Family and Caregiver Support; Health; Homeless Assistance; Housing; Transportation and Travel; Other Services and Resources; and State-Specific Information and Resources.
Garnishment Law Directorate
This page lists resources and sources of information regarding garnishment of military wages from the U.S. Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). The DFAS Garnishment Law Directorate is a consolidated court order processing operation for all of DoD and ePayroll civilian populations paid by DFAS. The mission of this office is to process all court orders served on DFAS and its customers. These orders can be for child support, alimony, commercial debt, divisions of military retired pay, former spouse survivor benefit deemed elections, chapter 7 and chapter 13 personal bankruptcy. This office is the authorized agent for receipt of service of process for these court orders.
Military Retired and Annuitant Pay
Information from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service about Retired and Annuitant Pay. Retired and Annuitant (R&A) Pay is part of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), an agency under the Department of Defense. It is a payment agency. R&A Pay establishes, maintains and pays military retirees and their eligible surviving spouses and other family members.
Transition Assistance Program
Information on the Transition Assistance Program from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, resources, and tools to service members and their loved ones to help prepare for the move from military to civilian life. Service members begin TAP one year prior to separation, or two years prior to retiring.
Understanding Your Employment Rights Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): A Guide for Veterans
This guide from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is intended to answer questions you may have about your rights as an injured veteran, now that you have left the service and are returning to a civilian job or seeking a new job. It also explains the kinds of adjustments (called reasonable accommodations) that may help you be successful in the workplace.
Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act - Frequently Asked Questions
Information from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service on the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act which recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or former spouse and provides a method of enforcing these orders through the Department of Defense. The Act also provides a method of enforcing current child support and/or arrears and current alimony awarded in the court order.
VA Homeless Programs
Information from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs about programs offered to help veterans who may be homeless or at risk of losing their home. If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, you are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Information on the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program which assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. Services are available to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment.
Veterans and Military Right and Resources
Informational Booklet on the most common consumer issues, including idetity theft; Education and Civilian Employment; Home Ownership Issues, Pension Poaching; and Scams and Fraud impacting veteran and military communities.
Veterans Employment Website - FedsHireVets.gov
This Veterans Employment Website from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is a source for Federal employment information for Veterans, transitioning service members, their families, Federal HR professionals and hiring managers, and is a critical component of the Federal Government’s strategy for the recruitment and employment of Veterans.
Veterans' Preference Advisor
The Veterans' Preference Advisor from the United States Department of Labor was developed by the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) to allow veterans to examine the preferences for which they might be entitled with regard to Federal jobs. In addition, VETS allows Veterans' Preference claimants to submit a claim electronically. VETS staff members are available to provide technical assistance prior to filing an official claim.
Transition Assistance Program
Information on the Transition Assistance Program from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, resources, and tools to service members and their loved ones to help prepare for the move from military to civilian life. Service members begin TAP one year prior to separation, or two years prior to retiring.