Proposed Changes to Thresholds Regarding OFCCP Laws
On November 29, 2024, a proposal was issued in the Federal Register to change thresholds regarding laws enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ( OFCCP ) and other agencies . This proposal would affect Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) among other laws . FAR Council Action The proposal to change thresholds was made by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council . The FAR Council includes representatives of the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and NASA. The FAR Council controls the federal acquisition regulations (FARs), which govern much of the procurement of products and services done by the federal government. The Federal Register notice issued by the FAR Council affects many federal agencies and programs. The FAR Council is requir...