Federal contractors and subcontractors covered under Section 503 and VEVRAA are required to invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify their status as a person with disability or protected veteran during the pre-offer and post offer stages. You will find the relevant provision in Section 503 §60-741.42 Invitation to self-identify and a similar provision in VEVRAA §60-300.42 Invitation to self-identify. Below is the language that outlines this requirement under Section 503. §60-741.42 Invitation to self-identify. (a) Pre-offer. (1) As part of the contractor's affirmative action obligation, the contractor shall invite applicants to inform the contractor whether the applicant believes that he or she is an individual with a disability as defined in §60-741.2(g)(1)(i) or (ii). This invitation shall be provided to each applicant when the applicant applies or is considered for employment. The invitation may be included with the application materials for a position, but must be separate from the application. (2) The contractor shall invite an applicant to self-identify as required in paragraph (a) of this section using the language and manner prescribed by the Director and published on the OFCCP Web site. (b) Post-offer. (1) At any time after the offer of employment, but before the applicant begins his or her job duties, the contractor shall invite the applicant to inform the contractor whether the applicant believes that he or she is an individual with a disability as defined in §60-741.2(g)(1)(i) or (ii). (2) The contractor shall invite an applicant to self-identify as required in paragraph (b) of this section using the language and manner prescribed by the Director and published on the OFCCP Web site.
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