To increase the representation of persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and persons age 40 and over in applicant pools, employers may at any time recruit and screen these individuals for placement in eligible applicant pools in accordance with WAC 357-16-030.

To increase the representation of persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and persons age 40 and over in certified pools, the employer may certify these individuals in accordance with WAC 357-16-135.

These affirmative action tools must only be used when a goal exists for the specific affected group.