Alabama § 25-1-52 - Requirements; Implementation.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 25-1-52 — Requirements; Implementation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-1-52. Requirements; Implementation.
(a) A private employer may have a voluntary veterans’ preference employment policy which shall:
(1) Be in writing.
(2) Be applied uniformly to employment decisions regarding hiring, promotion, or retention during a reduction in force.
(b) An employer may require that a veteran submit a DD 214 to a private employer with a veterans’ preference employment policy to be eligible for the preference.
(c) The granting of the preference may not be construed to be a violation of any local or state equal employment opportunity law.
(d) The Alabama Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Alabama Department of Labor shall assist a private employer in determining if an applicant is a veteran to the extent permitted by law and in a manner that protects personal privacy consistent with the law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 25-1-52
What does Code of Alabama § 25-1-52 cover?
Section 25-1-52 ("Requirements; Implementation.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 25-1-52?
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