Section 503 | U.S. Department of Labor

Section 503 | U.S. Department of Labor
Section 503
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.
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Reasonable Accommodation Pocket Card
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Recruitment and Hiring of Qualified Individuals with Disabilities
Resources for Federal Contractors and Workers Related to Substance Use Disorder
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Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended
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Section 503 Regulations
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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