InstituteGovernment contractsGovernment ContractsWalsh-Healey Public Contracts ActUSAHR ManagementEnglishAnalysisFocus AreaHuman ResourcesIn Depth (Level 3)
Enforcement and relation to state, local, and other federal laws
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- The Wage and Hour Division enforces the requirements of PCA. OSHA and/or the Mine Safety and Health Administration enforce the safety and health requirements.
- State and local laws regarding wages and hours may also apply; in that case, the employer must observe whichever law sets the stricter standard.
The Wage and Hour Division enforces the requirements of the Act. Depending on the type of contract, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) enforce the safety and health requirements.
State and local laws regulating wages and hours of work may also apply to employment subject to this Act. When this happens, the employer must observe the law setting the stricter standard. Compliance with the regulation’s safety and health standards will not relieve anyone of any obligation to comply with stricter standards from another source.
The Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act may apply simultaneously to the same employer.