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March 31, 2025
Punching In: DOL Mum on Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Bloomberg Law
Labor and employment attorney Timothy Taylor was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article about the ongoing confusion surrounding the minimum wage for federal contractors following the revocation of Joe Biden's $15 wage order by President Donald Trump. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has yet to clarify the current wage, leading to uncertainty among contractors. Many attorneys have advised their clients to adhere to the wage rate established by Obama-era Executive Order 13658, which is currently just over $13. Mr. Taylor also recommended that contractors seek a change order to officially remove Biden-era wage rates from their agreements.
"The prudent approach would be to approach a contracting officer and get in black and white the removal of that higher minimum wage," he said.
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"The prudent approach would be to approach a contracting officer and get in black and white the removal of that higher minimum wage," he said.
READ: Punching In: DOL Mum on Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors (Subscription required)