The new floor is $15 an hour.
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor published its final rule implementing regulations under Executive Order 14026 (Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal...more
As we reported on Friday, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force complied with Executive Order 14042 (“Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors”) by issuing guidance for federal contractors on...more
9/27/2021
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Vaccine mandate for many contractors is now imminent.
As ordered by President Joe Biden, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued guidance today for federal contractors regarding COVID-19 prevention. Given the...more
9/27/2021
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him get vaccinated. Well, maybe you can.
President Biden issued announcements yesterday relating to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. One announcement applies to all...more
Federal contractor employees, roll up your sleeves!
This won't hurt a bit.
President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order yesterday on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. The EO will...more
Déjà vu!
As we previously reported, President Biden signed Executive Order 14026 on April 27, to increase the minimum wage for some federal contractors. The U.S. Department of Labor has now issued proposed regulations to...more
7/23/2021
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Some employees will be getting a raise.
President Biden issued an Executive Order increasing the minimum wage for certain federal contractors to $15 per hour. Similar to President Obama’s Executive Order 13658, which set a...more
Minimum wages are set to increase January 1.
Federal contractors covered by Executive Order 13658 should take note that the minimum wage for covered employees will increase from $10.35 to $10.60. The minimum wage for...more