The Department of Labor (DOL) is altering regulations for federal contractors concerning affirmative action for disabled workers under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Effective Sept. 21, federal contractors will stop asking job applicants and employees about their disability status and will eliminate a 7% disability representation goal.
Getty ImagesThe Department of Labor (DOL) is upending progress for disabled Americans in the workforce.
The DOL revised certain regulations for federal contractors related to affirmative action for disabled workers under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. As part of the rule, which will take effect on Sept. 21, federal contractors will no longer ask job applicants and employees about their disability status. It will also end a 7% disability representation goal issued during
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