Federal Contractor Labor Laws/Requirements

Copeland Act of 1934

Supplemented the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931.[1] It prohibits a federal building contractor or subcontractor from inducing an employee into giving up any part of the compensation that he or she is entitled to under the terms of his or her employment contract.

Davis Bacon Act of 1931

The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, apply to contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded or assisted contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works. Davis-Bacon Act and Related Act contractors and subcontractors must pay their laborers and mechanics employed under the contract no less than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits for corresponding work on similar projects in the area.

Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA)

Aims to provide assistance to returning Vietnam veterans and to protect them from employment discrimination. VEVRAA is one of two key federal laws prohibiting discrimination against returning veterans.

War Hazards Compensation Act of 1942 (employees working overseas)

An Act To provide compensation for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes.

Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988

An act of the United States which requires some Federal contractors and all Federal grantees to agree that they will provide drug-free workplaces as a precondition of receiving a contract or grant from a Federal agency.

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA)

Covers hours and safety standards in construction contracts

Executive Order 11246 of 1965 (Affirmative Action)

Established requirements for non-discriminatory practices in hiring and employment on the part of U.S. government contractors.

Walsh - Healy Act of 1936

It is a US federal law on basic labor rights for US government contracts. It was intended to improve labor standards. It requires contractor with contractors over $10,000 to pay their employees the prevailing wage for their local areas as established by the Secretary of Labor.

Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 503

Prohibits employers with federal contracts (or subcontracts) from discriminating against applicants and employees with disabilities and requires affirmative steps to hire, retain and promote qualified individuals with disabilities.

Mcnamara-O'hara Service Contract Act

Requires contractors and subcontractors performing services on prime contracts in excess of $2,500 to pay service employees in various classes no less than the wage rates and fringe benefits found prevailing in the locality, or the rates (including prospective increases)