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Labor and Employment

Plain-language definitions of every Labor and Employment term that shows up in government contracting work.


Labor and Employment

1099 vs. W-2 in Government Contracts

The distinction between 1099 independent contractors and W-2 employees determines tax obligations, benefits requirements, and compliance exposure on federal contracts.

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Labor and Employment

Collective Bargaining Agreement in Government Contracts

A Collective Bargaining Agreement is a negotiated contract between an employer and a labor union that governs wages, benefits, and working conditions for union workers on government contracts.

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Labor and Employment

Drug-Free Workplace Act

The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires federal contractors receiving contracts of $100,000 or more to certify they maintain a drug-free workplace policy and program.

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Labor and EmploymentEEO

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in Contracting

EEO requirements prohibit federal contractors from discriminating in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status under Executive Order 11246 and FAR Subpart 22.8.

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Labor and EmploymentFLSA

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in Contracting

The FLSA establishes federal minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards that apply to employees working on government contracts, enforced by the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

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Labor and Employment

Workers Compensation Requirements

Federal contractors must carry workers compensation insurance covering employees on government contracts, with specific requirements under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act for maritime work.

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Labor and Employment

Workforce Development in GovCon

Workforce development in GovCon encompasses training, apprenticeship, and upskilling programs contractors implement to meet federal solicitation requirements and maintain a qualified workforce.

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