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NC Office of Human Resources »   Policies »   Veteran's Preference

Veterans & National Guard Preference Policy

State law requires that employment preference be given for having served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty (for reasons other than training) during periods of war or any other campaign, expedition, or engagement for which a campaign badge or medal is authorized by the United States Department of Defense. The preference to be accorded eligible veterans shall apply in initial employment, subsequent employment, promotions, reassignments, horizontal transfers and reduction in-force situations.

  • Statutory Authority: G.S. 126‑4(4); 128‑15
  • Administrative Rule: 25 NCAC 01H .1100

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Veterans & National Guard Preference Policy.pdf

PDF • 193.02 KB - May 24, 2022

NCGS-128-15-Employment-Preference-for-Veterans-and-their-Spouses-or-Surviving-Spouses.pdf

NCGS 128 15 Employment Preference for Veterans and their…

PDF • 45.9 KB - December 04, 2020
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