New Voluntary Self-identification Form

New Voluntary Self-identification Form

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced the release of a new and "streamlined" Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form. The regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act require federal contractors to invite applicants and new hires to self-identify as having a disability. Contractors must also invite employees to self-identify as disabled at least once every five years. These invitations must be made using the form approved by the Office of Management and Budget and can be found on www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/self-id-forms. Please replace the old form with the new form for future new hires.

The disclosure of disability status is voluntary; applicants and employees may identify as having a disability, or they may choose not to respond at all. However, contractors use the responses to determine whether the workforce achieves the seven percent representation goal for individuals with a disability on an annual basis.

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• The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
• Rehabilitation Act
• federal contractors
• Office of Management and Budget