🚚FMCSA Seeks Comments on Driver Exemptions for Hearing Impairments
FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 11 individuals for an exemption from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Learn More♿Proposed Revisions to Rehabilitation Act Affecting Federal Contractors
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."
Learn More🏛️Insights from National Council on Disability Sunshine Act Meetings
The National Council on Disability (NCD) will conduct key meetings discussing matters affecting the disabled community, including a report on Disabled Worker Tax Misclassification. Opportunities for public comment and participation for businesses and stakeholders are emphasized. The meetings will also focus on ethics training and policy updates relevant to ongoing challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in various sectors.
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