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For those federal contractor employers in the EF:

Is there a law prohibiting a federal contractor or subcontractor from hiring dishonorably discharged applicants?

Many thanks in advance.

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  • [quote=bragaw;721488]For those federal contractor employers in the EF:

    Is there a law prohibiting a federal contractor or subcontractor from hiring dishonorably discharged applicants?

    Many thanks in advance.[/quote]


    Please clarify. Do you mean dishonorably discharged veterans or anyone who has ever been fired for cause?

    Thanks.

    Sharon
  • Great question!

    I don't know of a specific, directed prohibition toward hiring dishonorably discharged individuals as federal contractors; however, there are some repercussions that follow the discharge itself that may disqualify the individual for certain jobs.

    Presuming we're speaking of the true "Dishonorable Discharge," (rather than a Bad Conduct Discharge or Entry Level Separation), a dishonorable discharge usually has an underlying felony conviction attached to the separation from military service. So, effectively, this applicant is a convicted felon and, from that, would not be able to hold jobs that a convicted felon is prohibited from holding.

    The applicant, due to the discharge, is also ineligible for security clearance and may not carry a firearm.

    Further, any sort of veterans' benefits or preferences (USERRA, VEVRAA, hiring preferences) do not apply to dishonorably discharged individuals.
  • Holly,

    Thanks to you and Sharon for following up on my question. It was, apparently, a bit of a stumper. And yes, the discharge was an actual dishonorable discharge, not the other, less serious forms of discharge.
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