♿Proposed Revisions to Rehabilitation Act Affecting Federal Contractors
Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended
Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor proposes to revise its implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The proposed revisions will better align the regulations with recent case law and executive orders, including Executive Order 14173, "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" and Executive Order 14219, "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's `Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative."
Agencies
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- Labor Department
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed revisions to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act directly affect compliance requirements for federal contractors regarding employment of individuals with disabilities. Changes such as the removal of mandatory self-identification and utilization goals can alleviate operational burdens, impacting staffing and recruitment processes significantly.