OFCCP Proposal to Improve Job Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

February 1, 2012

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is proposing a new rule that would require federal contractors and subcontractors to set specific hiring goals regarding employees with disabilities, including a goal for federal contractors to have at least 7% of their workforces comprised of individuals with disabilities. All comments must be received by February 7, 2012.