The government contracting space is a well of opportunity for businesses. So why are so many employers giving government contracts a wide berth? For many employers the realities of contract…
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Harnessing Employee Fringe Benefits for a Competitive Advantage
Contractors have a unique relationship with fringe benefits that puts them in an advantageous position. Through employee fringe benefits, contractors have the opportunity to maximize the fringe and (through a…
Contractor Compliance Horror Stories
There are many things that go “bump” in the night within the government contracting space. Employee retention and the lingering impact of COVID-19, tight competition for infrastructure bids, and rapid…
The Service Contract Act, Fringe Benefits, and Compliance
The Service Contract Act (or SCA) looms large among government contractors as one of the most significant regulations that govern the work they do. Keeping abreast of the basics of…
Health and Welfare Benefits Under the SCA
The Department of Labor’s annual fringe rate for health and welfare benefits has a massive impact on the operations of SCA contractors. The state of the fringe rate greatly influences…
DBA, SCA, and Prevailing Wage: Laws that Govern Contractors
By virtue of working with the federal government, government contractors are subject to an assortment of rules, regulations, and laws that dictate how they work. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act,…