OFCCPProposed Rule

Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act

Labor & WorkplaceOther

Summary

This regulation updates federal rules about workplace hiring and employment practices for companies that contract with the federal government. The changes aim to ensure that people with disabilities have fair opportunities to get and keep jobs at these contractors.

Key Points

  • 1Applies to companies that do business with the federal government and have 50 or more employees
  • 2Requires contractors to hire and promote qualified people with disabilities at rates comparable to workers without disabilities
  • 3Companies must create written plans showing how they will recruit, hire, and support employees with disabilities
  • 4The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will enforce these rules through workplace audits and investigations
  • 5Public comment period ends September 18, 2025 - interested parties can submit feedback on the proposed changes

Key Dates

Published

September 4, 2025

Comment Deadline

September 18, 2025

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