CFR > Title 20 - Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER IX—OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > PART 1002—REGULATIONS UNDER THE UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT OF 1994 > SUBPART F—Compliance Assistance, Enforcement and Remedies (§1002.277 to §1002.314) > 1002.303—Is an individual required to file his or her complaint with VETS?

1002.303—Is an individual required to file his or her complaint with VETS?

No. The individual may initiate a private action for relief against a State or private employer if he or she decides not to apply to VETS for assistance.