Modifications To The Regulations Implementing Section 503 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973, As Amended
The final rule was released on August 21, 2026, by the federal Department of Labor. It affects Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act relating to employment of people with disabilities. The final rule rescinds regulations from 2013 that required federal contractors to employ a set percentage of workers with disabilities or risk losing their contracts. The final rule went into effect on September 21, 2026 . . .
