Section 503 Rehabilitation Act

The updated regulations became effective on march 24 2014.

Section 503 rehabilitation act. Section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 as amended. Additionally it requires these employers to take affirmative action to recruit hire promote and retain individuals with disabilities. Under section 503 of the rehabilitation act businesses with 50 or more employees and 50 000 or more in federal contracts must take affirmative action to hire more people with disabilities.

Section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 is a law that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment against individuals with disabilities and requires employers take affirmative action to recruit hire promote and retain these individuals. The rule encourages federal contractors to make an effort to ensure at least 7 of their employees are qualified individuals with disabilities. This adjustment is reflected in the federal acquisition regulation at 48 cfr 1 109.

These new rules strengthen the enforcement of the ada and put into place new employer requirements around recruiting hiring and accommodating individuals with disabilities. 793 united states code title 29 chapter 16 subchapter v. Section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities by federal contractors and subcontractors.

1 the federal acquisition regulatory council adjusted the dollar threshold under section 503 to 15 000.