Section 503 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973

The rehabilitation act of 1973 replaces preexisting laws collectively referred to as the vocational rehabilitation act to extend and revise the authorization of grants to states for.
Section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973. 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. 355 enacted september 26 1973 is a federal law codified as 29 u s c. The rehabilitation act of 1973 as amended rehab act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies in programs receiving federal financial assistance in federal employment and in the employment practices of federal contractors.
The rehabilitation act of 1973 pub l. This adjustment is reflected in the federal acquisition regulation at 48 cfr 1 109. For more information go to.
701 et seq. Section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 as amended. Regulations implementing section 503 of the rehabilitation act from the u s.
For more information about the adaaa go to the eeoc s q a page. Department of labor s office of federal contract compliance programs ofccp published a final rule revising the regulations implementing section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 as amended section 503 at 41 cfr part 60 741 on september 24 2013 the updated regulations became effective on march 24 2014. The principal sponsor of the bill was rep.
Section 503 calls for employers to review their policies and practices to ensure they are aligned with the adaaa. This page shows highlights of the rule.