Employment Preference for Veterans

Section 3.D – Employment Preference for Veterans

In appreciation for their service to the State and Country by performing active service in the defense of said State and Country, and in recognition of the time lost toward the pursuit of a civilian career, eligible veterans shall be granted preference in employment.

Definitions used in this policy are as follows:

1. “Veteran” means a person who served in the Armed Forces of United States on active duty, for reasons other than training, and has been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
2. “Eligible veteran” means:
   • A veteran who served during a period of war; or
   • A veteran who served on active duty for a period of two or more years in the armed forces of the United States, and who was honorably discharged as a result of said service.
   • The spouse of a disabled veteran; or
   • The surviving spouse or dependent of a veteran who died on active duty during a period of war either directly or indirectly as the result of such service; or
   • A veteran who suffered a disabling injury for service-related reasons during peacetime; or
   • The spouse of a veteran who suffered a disabling injury for service-related reasons during peacetime; or
   • The surviving spouse or dependent of a person who died for service-related reasons during peacetime; or
   • A veteran as defined by and deemed eligible for employment preference as set forth in the provisions of NCGS 128-15.

(approved July 16, 2018)