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DOL Proposes $15 Minimum Wage for Contractors - Jones Day

Detected July 15, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

DOL proposes raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour, impacting contract compliance and cost structures.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All federal contractors, including small businesses, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Proposal open for comment until [date not specified]; final rule expected within months. Compliance likely required upon finalization.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The Department of Labor proposed a rule to increase the minimum wage for workers on federal contracts to $15 per hour, replacing the current $10.95 rate under Executive Order 13658.

Who it affects

All federal contractors, including small businesses, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients.

What you must do

Review current contracts and adjust wage rates to comply with the proposed $15 minimum wage; prepare for potential retroactive application.

Deadline

Proposal open for comment until [date not specified]; final rule expected within months. Compliance likely required upon finalization.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxPVFBMYU9oOERURXRZMGx1TjdHbFhweEhfOWVSUVdnYmZkZjBZU0VBTm5aY3k4MGo1WkNBUjZZcXpEM1VqNi03U0k5MkhVMEhxVGJ0Zm5QSDk3Z0dfbTE2UjNRN0pGNERmdnFRa0xCSU5BMDhTWlo2YkRIclV4NHNJN1hjS19PSjV3T0h0MzUwUjY1Ym8xb2FKb2pjdFo?oc=5

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