Federal Register #Docket No. OFCCP20250003

Final Rule: Modifications to Section 503 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

This opportunity involves a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) revising Section 503 regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory update rather than a procurement action. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the rule pertains to regulatory compliance. - Notable Requirements: - Prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants based on disability status - Requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities - Aligns regulations with current law and recent executive orders (Executive Order 14173 and Executive Order 14219) - Updates affirmative action requirements - Removes certain data collection and utilization requirements - Makes technical corrections, including threshold adjustments and website updates - Applies to contractors with government contracts exceeding $20,000 - Contractors with 50 or more employees and contracts over $50,000 must maintain an affirmative action program

Description

The U.S. Department of Labor is revising its implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. These revisions align the regulations with applicable law and recent executive orders, including Executive Order 14173 and Executive Order 14219. The rule prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants because of their disability status and requires certain federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities. The rule is effective September 21, 2026, with some amendments effective December 21, 2026.

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