The Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act
The Walsh-Healey Public Contract Act is administered through the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In all U.S. federal contracts exceeding $10,000, contractors must adhere to minimum wage laws and safety standards.
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Identification
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The Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act is enacted into the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 41, Public Contracts and Property Management, Chapter 50.
Benefits
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The act applies to federal contractors that work in manufacturing equipment or supplies for the U.S. government. Contractors must pay its assembly-line and production-line employees at least the federal minimum wage amount determined by the Federal Labor Standards Act. It must also provide overtime pay.
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Effects
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Workers employed in the manufacturing or furnishing of supplies must be provided with safe and sanitary working conditions.
Federal contractors are also required to keep certain records of employee contact information, date of birth and pay amounts. Furthermore, contractors may not violate federal labor laws by employing minors and convicts.
Warning
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Penalties for violations of the act may include fines, legal actions brought by the Department of Labor and debarment for future federal work.
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References
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