Contract clause
Include the 52.222-4 clause in contracts involving laborers or mechanics unless a specific exemption applies, ensuring compliance with overtime and safety standards.
Overview
FAR 22.305 requires contracting officers to include the clause at 52.222-4, "Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Overtime Compensation," in solicitations and contracts that may involve the employment of laborers or mechanics. This clause ensures compliance with overtime compensation and safety standards under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA). However, there are specific exceptions where the clause should not be included, such as contracts valued at or below $150,000, contracts for commercial products or services, transportation or intelligence transmission contracts, contracts performed outside specified U.S. jurisdictions, contracts covered solely by 41 U.S.C. chapter 65, contracts for supplies with only incidental services, and contracts exempted by the Secretary of Labor. The section provides clear guidance on when the clause is mandatory and when it is not, helping contracting professionals ensure proper application and compliance.