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USDA ramps up enforcement of contractor labor law compliance

     The Agriculture Dept. is stepping up enforcement of its contractors’ compliance with labor and employment laws as part of its recent proposed overhaul of its acquisition rules.

      The USDA’s proposed rule, issued on Feb. 17, is a wide-ranging update of its procurement rules. Comments were due in March. However, attorneys now are calling attention to its far-reaching labor law provisions and warning that other agencies may follow USDA’s example.

      The USDA’s actions coincide with the Labor Dept.’s current efforts to enhance monitoring and audits of Service Contract Act, Affirmative Action and other wage, employment and non-discrimination laws and regulations ...more....

     

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