Federal Register #Docket No. OFCCP-2025-0003

Final Rule Revising Section 503 Regulations for Federal Contractors

This notice announces a final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) revising Section 503 regulations under 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, not a procurement action. - No products or services are being requested or procured. - Key Regulatory Changes: - Aligns Section 503 regulations with current law and recent executive orders (Executive Order 14173 and 14219) - Prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants based on disability status - Requires certain federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities - Rescinds requirements for contractors to ask applicants and employees to self-identify disability status, related data collection, and utilization requirements - Increases the basic coverage threshold for contracts from $15,000 to $20,000 - Includes technical corrections and updates to website addresses - No period of performance, contract value, or line items are applicable, as this is not a procurement opportunity.

Description

The U.S. Department of Labor is revising its implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The 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 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 one amendment effective December 21, 2026.

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