📋Proposed Revision of Section 503 Compliance for Businesses
Proposed Revision of Information Collection Request; U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Recordkeeping Requirements-29 U.S.C. 793 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended (OMB Control No. 1250-0005)
Summary
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is soliciting comments on its information collection for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, As Amended.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Federal Contract Compliance Programs Office
Business Impact
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The document outlines proposed changes to compliance requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act impacting federal contractors. Businesses may need to adjust recordkeeping practices, which can affect operational costs and human resource strategies. The discussion around reducing the burden of reporting could also influence their engagement with disability employment initiatives.