The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has confirmed that the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305) remains an OMB-approved form, and the current version has been approved for use through July 31, 2029. The form is used by federal contractors to comply with disability self-identification requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Form Remains Required for Covered Federal Contractors
Federal contractors and subcontractors subject to Section 503 are generally required to invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify disability status using the approved CC-305 form. The form assists contractors in measuring their outreach and affirmative action efforts relating to individuals with disabilities.
The Department of Labor’s webpage continues to provide the approved form in English and multiple additional languages for contractor use.
Limited Modifications Permitted
OFCCP reminds employers that the CC-305 remains an OMB-approved form, and contractors generally may not alter the form’s content.
According to the agency, the only portion contractors may modify or remove is the “For Employer Use Only” section, which is intended to provide flexibility for internal recordkeeping and data analysis purposes.
Employers Impacted
The guidance is most relevant to:
- Federal contractors and subcontractors subject to Section 503;
- Employers maintaining affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities;
- Human resources professionals responsible for onboarding and self-identification processes; and
- Compliance teams overseeing OFCCP obligations.
Employer Takeaway
Federal contractors should verify that they are using the current OMB-approved CC-305 form and review onboarding and affirmative action procedures to ensure continued compliance. The recent approval extending the form through April 30, 2029 provides employers with certainty regarding the form that should be used for disability self-identification while the Department continues to evaluate broader regulatory changes under Section 503.