Employee rights and related acts

Recipients of government contracts, grants or financial aid are subject to wage, hour, benefits, and safety and health standards under: The Davis-Bacon Act, which requires payment of prevailing wages and benefits to employees of contractors engaged in federal government construction projects; The McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act, which sets wage rates and other labor standards for […]

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