Title 65 — SERVICE MEMBERS — VETERANS — SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS

65-501. Statement of purpose. It is the intent of the legislature to honor veterans of the armed forces by providing preference in initial appointments to public sector jobs in Idaho. Veterans’ preference is intended to honor those citizens who have served their country in active…

65-502. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means an individual applying for a position with a public employer. (2) "Armed forces" means the army, navy, marine corps, coast guard, space force, air force, and the reserve components thereof. (3) "Civil service pos…

65-503. eligibility for Preference. The following individuals are eligible for preference: (1) Veterans as defined in section 65-203, Idaho Code, and disabled veterans as defined in section 65-502, Idaho Code; (2) A widow or widower of any veteran as long as he or she remains unm…

65-503A. employer obligations. (1) Public employers must give notice in all announcements and advertisements of vacancies that preference in appointment will be given to preference applicants. Application forms must inquire whether the applicant is claiming veterans’ preference a…

65-504. Basic preference and addition of points to competitive examination ratings. (1) An applicant who is preference eligible is entitled to a preference in initial appointment with a public employer over other applicants for the same position who are not more qualified. (2) Ap…

65-505. Officials to observe preference — Exceptions. All elective officers, department heads, boards, commissions and/or other public officials of all state, county or municipal governments and departments and all political subdivisions thereof, who may be authorized to select o…

65-506. Failing or refusing to give preference — Civil liability. (1) Applicants who believe they have been denied a right or benefit under this chapter may file an appeal with the governing body of the jurisdiction or unit of government within thirty-five (35) days of the allege…

65-507. Application of chapter limited. This chapter shall not apply to work performed where federal funds are contributed, if in conflict with federal laws or regulations which restrict employment eligibility to specific individuals or groups.

65-508. Reemployment and leave of absence. All public employers shall comply with the reemployment, leave of absence, and other provisions of the uniformed services employment and reemployment rights act, 38 U.S.C. section 4301, et seq.

65-510. Relation to other laws. Any laws or parts of laws, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, or which would serve to defeat the purposes thereof, shall to such extent be deemed inapplicable to public employers and public employees in the exercise of the …

65-511. Severability. The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of t…

65-512. education and technical assistance. To the extent of funds available therefor, the division of veterans services and the department of labor are authorized to provide programs of education and technical assistance to public employers, veterans and other interested parties…

65-513. preference by Private employers. A private, nonpublic employer may give preference in the hiring and promotion of employees to those who are eligible for preference under the provisions of section 65-503, Idaho Code.