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DOL Proposes $15 Minimum Wage for Contractors - jonesday.com

Detected August 14, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

DOL proposes raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour, which would increase labor costs for affected businesses.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts subject to DOL wage determinations. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; proposal is pending final rulemaking.. 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 has proposed a rule to increase the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour.

Who it affects

Federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts subject to DOL wage determinations.

What you must do

Monitor the rulemaking process and prepare for potential wage increases by reviewing current wage rates and contract budgets.

Deadline

Not specified; proposal is pending final rulemaking.

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

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