Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Labor Standards for Federal Service Contracts
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on how it collects info about wage and work rules for companies with federal service contracts over $2,500. This helps make sure workers get fair pay and safe conditions. Comments are open until March 9, 2026, so contractors and workers should speak up now!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Service Contract Act pay and safety rules
If you work on a federal or District of Columbia service contract, and the contract value is over $2,500, the Service Contract Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay service employees at least the prevailing monetary wage rates and fringe benefits in the locality. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division enforces those compensation requirements, and safety and health standards also apply to such contracts.
Information collection burden on contractors
The Department of Labor requests approval for an information collection (OMB Control Number 1235-0007) covering Labor Standards for Federal Service Contracts. DOL lists the affected public as private-sector businesses or other for-profits, estimates 128,648 total respondents and responses, a total annual time burden of 127,607 hours, $0 in annual other costs, and seeks OMB authorization for three (3) years.
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