Big Changes Ahead for Disability Rights | Bahamas News

Bahamas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Starting Monday, August 24, 2026, employers with just 50 employees will face new legal requirements to hire 2% of staff with disabilities—up from the current 1% threshold for companies over 100 workers. The sweeping amendment also criminalizes abuse of people with disabilities, covering physical, sexual, psychological, and financial harm. New public buildings must meet stricter accessibility standards from day one, and employers must reassign workers who develop disabilities on the job if their original roles are no longer feasible. The Department of Labor will partner with a commission to…