S. 3591: Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act

The Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act aims to enhance awareness of veterans' benefits in the workplace. The bill mandates the following actions:

Display of Veterans Benefits Notice

Employers are required to:

• Post and maintain a notice regarding veterans' benefits in visible areas of the workplace where employee notices are usually displayed.

Development of the Notice

The Secretary of Labor, in collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, must:

• Create a state-specific notice detailing the available benefits for veterans under applicable laws within 270 days following the bill's enactment.
• Allow each state 45 days to contribute relevant information about state-specific veterans' benefits to be included in the notice.

Review and Updates

The notice will be reviewed and updated at least twice a year by the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, which includes giving states an opportunity to provide new information.

Contents of the Notice

At minimum, the notice must include:

• The Veterans Crisis Line.
• Instructions on how to apply for benefits.
• Information on state-specific veterans' benefits, if supplied by the state.

Publication and Availability

The notice will be:

• Available on the websites of the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Designed to fit on standard 8.5-inch by 11-inch paper for easy printing.

Information Campaign

Within 180 days after the bill's enactment, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will organize a campaign to inform employers about:

• The content and display requirements of the newly developed notice.
• The obligation to display the notice at their workplaces.

Definitions

The bill defines key terms, including:

• Employee: As per the Fair Labor Standards Act, referring to individuals employed by the employer.
• Employer: Defined as any entity engaged in commerce employing 50 or more employees over specified periods.
• State: Includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

Effective Dates

The provisions of the bill will take effect upon enactment, with the display requirement section becoming effective one year later.

Relevant Companies

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