Federal Acquisition Regulation; Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces

This proposed rule will implement the Executive Order "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces," which requires: 1) that prospective and existing contractors disclose certain labor violation and that contracting officers consider the disclosures as part of their decision to award or extend a contract; 2) agencies to include clauses in their contracts requiring similar disclosures by certain subcontractors; 3) that processesbe established to assist contracotrs and subcontractors in complying with labor laws; and 4) contractors and subcontractors to provide individuals with information each pay period regarding how they are paid and to provide notice to those treated as independent contractors.

Rule Summary: This proposed rule will implement the Executive Order "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces," which requires: 1) that prospective and existing contractors disclose certain labor violation and that contracting officers consider the disclosures as part of their decision to award or extend a contract; 2) agencies to include clauses in their contracts requiring similar disclosures by certain subcontractors; 3) that processesbe established to assist contracotrs and subcontractors in complying with labor laws; and 4) contractors and subcontractors to provide individuals with information each pay period regarding how they are paid and to provide notice to those treated as independent contractors.

RIN: 9000-AM81

Agency: Federal Acquisition Regulation

Date Proposed by Agency: 05/28/2015
   
Stage: Closed Comment Period

Top Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical services

Restrictions: 194

Word Count: 27927 

Costs Monetized: Yes 

Benefits Monetized: No

 


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  7. Benefits Monetized: Shows whether the agency provides a quantitative estimate of the benefits associated with the rule.