Uncle Sam wanted them for the armed forces. For decades, Florida has rewarded those who answered that call with preference for veterans in public employment. Now that boost is getting even bigger. Come July 1, the extra points and other advantages that veterans and their families get when they apply for a government job or a promotion if they’re already employed will be enhanced. 

Florida has long required the state and all political subdivisions to give preference in employment and retention and for promotion after reinstatement or reemployment for qualifying veterans. These preferences come in the form of extra points if a numerical system, like a written test, is used, or extra consideration during more subjective processes. An amendment to the law that increases the points to be given on numerically based hiring and promotional processes and waives certain educational requirements went into effect July 1. These changes give certain veterans and family members an even bigger advantage in the hiring process for government jobs than they already have.

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