Minimum Wage for Federal Contracts Covered by Executive Order 13658, Notice of Rate Change in Effect for 2027
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD or Division) of the U.S. Department of Labor (the Department) is announcing the applicable minimum wage rate for workers performing work on or in connection with...
Want the full context? Use Regulator to track the source, deadlines, and weekly briefing.Document type: Notice. Agency: Labor Department, Wage and Hour Division. Published: 2026-10-08.
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