New Rule Details Biden Order to Boost Federal Contractor Pay (1)

A wide range of government contractors would be required to pay employees at least $15 an hour, the U.S. Labor Department announced Wednesday in a proposal to carry out President Joe Biden‘s executive order.

The regulation will establish the contours of how federal agencies next year will begin to implement and enforce Biden’s April directive when they contract out services to the private sector, such as construction projects or janitorial services.

The new wage provisions—which are set to take effect on new or extended contracts beginning Jan. 30, 2022—update the terms of an executive order that former President Barack ...