DOL Extends Disability Hiring Paperwork for Federal Contracts
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info from federal contractors about how they follow rules supporting workers with disabilities, under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. They’re asking for public feedback by May 26, 2026, but no big changes or new costs are planned—just a smooth extension of current recordkeeping. If you’re a federal contractor, this keeps your paperwork steady and helps ensure fair hiring practices.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Section 503 Recordkeeping Kept As-Is
The Department of Labor is asking OMB to renew, without change, the recordkeeping information collection under Section 503 (OMB Control No. 1250-0005) for three (3) years. The agency will accept public comments through May 26, 2026. The request estimates 41,647,328 respondents, 1,838,752 annual hours, and $475,085 in annual other costs, and states no new costs are planned so current paperwork requirements remain the same.
Continued Support for Fair Hiring
Keeping the Section 503 recordkeeping collection in place continues the information framework tied to hiring and employment protections for workers with disabilities. The continuation is open for public comment through May 26, 2026 and is described as a smooth extension without changes.
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