On April 27, 2021 the Biden-Harris administration issued an executive order raising the minimum wage for workers who are working on federal contracts to $15. The task of implementing and…
Category: GovCon
Contractors Plan Ahead for Biden Infrastructure Plan
In March 2021, President Biden unveiled a sprawling $2 trillion infrastructure plan dubbed the American Jobs Act. The colossal proposal will put billions of dollars towards major construction contracts, creating…
Why Offering Fringe Benefits Rather Than Cash Keeps You Competitive
In the world of government contracting, winning contracts are made within the narrowest of margins. The competitive and cost-conscious contractor is always looking for a winning edge, a solution that…
DOL Clarifies ‘Regular Pay’ for COVID-Related Paid Sick Leave For SCA and DBA
On August 3, 2020, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released additional Q&A information regarding COVID-Related paid sick leave provided under the Families First…
The PTAC: A Solution for Government Contractors
Contracting with the government is big business and, like in any professional “pond”, there are some big and intimidating fish. Feeling like a guppy in the shark tank? A Procurement…
Contractor Compliance Concerns
When it comes to government contractors, there are several laws and regulations that a contractor must always keep in mind. The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act…