Rule lifecycle · RIN:1250-AA18

Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended; Extension of Comment Period

Department of Labor, Federal Contract Compliance Program Office, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs — observed across 2 documents over 65 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Labor Department is updating the rules that tell federal contractors how to hire and advance workers with disabilities, and they're extending the deadline for businesses to submit feedback. If you have federal contracts, you should review these proposed changes to see if they affect your hiring practices and deadlines.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Sep 4, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended

    comments close Sep 2, 2025#2025-12233

  2. Proposed·Sep 4, 2025

    Modifications to the Regulations Implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended; Extension of Comment Period

    #2025-16920