In November of 2023, DoD issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to partially implement a section of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) addressing the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARS contract clauses impacting prime or higher-tier contractors issuing commercial subcontracts for commercial products, including commercially available off-the-shelf items, and commercial services.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Government Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Service Contract Act, Commercial Item Determination
The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), aka Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), requires contractors and subcontractors on covered contracts to provide specified wages and fringe benefits to covered employees (i.e., “service employees”). While that may sound fairly straightforward, there are many nuances and complexities that can cause great concern and angst when working toward compliance with the SCA. At the top of the list of these administrative burdens is the appropriate distribution of Health and Welfare (H&W).
Topics: Employee & Contractor Compensation, Small Business Compliance, Human Resources, HR Huddle, Service Contract Act
Lately, we seem to be constantly reminded of the necessity of accurately identifying contracts which are (or should be) covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA) (aka Service Labor Contract Standards (SCLS)) and the subsequent labor category mapping. Unfortunately, these reminders tend to come at quite a cost, not only financially but also as an extreme burden on your staff. With this in mind, we decided to share some common issues and suggestions, in hopes of encouraging you to kick off the New Year with a resolution to be proactive in your compliance efforts.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Service Contract Act
After over three years of waiting, on September 24th, 2019 the Department of Labor released its long-awaited final overtime rule, increasing the standard salary threshold for exempt status to $684 per week (up from the current $455 per week floor), or $35,568 per year on an annual basis. The new rule takes effect on January 1st, 2020, providing the first overtime salary adjustment in more than 10 years.
Topics: Compliant Accounting Infrastructure, DCAA Audit Support, Human Resources, Government Regulations, Service Contract Act
The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (41 U.S.C. §§ 351-358) (SCA) requires contractors and subcontractors performing services on prime contracts in excess of $2,500 to provide service employees certain minimum wage and fringe benefits when performing work on those awarded federal service contracts. The Department of Labor is responsible for enforcing SCLS.
Topics: Contracts & Subcontracts Administration, Service Contract Act