Federal Contractor 503

Section 503 and Your Business

No matter how large or small, all federal contractors with 50 or more employees and $50,000 or more in federal contracts should understand Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended).

What is Section 503?

These new regulations provide a great opportunity for businesses to hire qualified individuals with disabilities and access a relatively untapped talent pool and improve their bottom line!
Did you know that studies have shown the hiring of people with disabilities provides increased retention, lower training costs and turnover, access to new business markets and increased innovation?  Adding these benefits to the advantage of having a qualified workplace makes business sense.

Benefits to Business

These new regulations provide a great opportunity for businesses to increase their diversity, access a relatively untapped talent pool and improve their bottom line!

Did you know that studies have shown the hiring of people with disabilities provides increased retention, lower training costs and turnover, access to new business markets and increased innovation?  Adding these benefits to the advantage of having a more diverse workplace makes business sense.

What Your Business Can Do

You are probably already doing many things related to Section 503. Here are some tools and resources to enjoy all the benefits of Section 503 and comply with the law.

  • This US DOL tool helps you determine if your business is required to comply with 503 and to understand obligations.
  • Sign up for TAP (Talent Acquisition Portal). This online tool is for federal contractors and all businesses looking to find talented candidates with disabilities.  With TAP you can view candidates’ resumes and post jobs, view metrics, participate in online job fairs and place banner advertisements.