Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended
What happened
Signed by Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is revising regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Effective September 21, 2026, the rule removes cross-references to revoked Executive Order 11246, rescinds requirements for contractors to ask about disability status (41 CFR 60-741.42), and eliminates related data collection (41 CFR 60-741.44(k)) and utilization requirements (41 CFR 60-741.45), which included a 7 percent utilization goal.
Why it matters
Federal contractors will no longer be required to meet a 7 percent utilization goal for individuals with disabilities or to ask applicants and employees about their disability status. This change impacts how federal contractors track and report their employment of individuals with disabilities.
Who it affects
- ›Federal contractors and subcontractors
- ›Individuals with disabilities
- ›Applicants and employees of federal contractors
- ›U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
- ›Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
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