Trump Ends Disability Hiring Benchmarks for Federal Contractors
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 29, 2026
The Trump administration has eliminated the 7% disability workforce benchmark and mandatory disability data-tracking requirements for federal contractors under a Department of Labor rule change, framing the move as removing an illegal quota and cutting regulatory red tape. Federal officials say core ADA protections remain in place, while disability advocates warn the rollback will reduce accountability and trigger a ripple effect across private-sector hiring. Federal contractors employ roughly one in five American workers, giving this policy significant reach. Staffing firms placing workers with federal contractors should review their clients' updated compliance obligations and anticipate reduced emphasis on disability inclusion in hiring programs.
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