DATE: October 5, 2016
TO: Procurement Directors
Contracting Officers
FROM: Chief
Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division
Office of Policy
Office of Acquisition Management
SUBJECT: Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors
SUMMARY: On September 4, 2015, the President signed Executive Order 13706: Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors which requires parties that contract with the Federal Government to provide their employees with up to 7 days (56 hours) of paid sick leave annually, including paid leave allowing for family care. The Executive Order may be found at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/09/08/executive-order-establishing-paid-sick-leave-federal-contractors
On September 30, 2016, the Department of Labor published a final rule (81 FR 67598) implementing the Executive Order. The final rule takes effect on November 29, 2016. The Department of Labor Final Rule, as well as required contract clause, may be found at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/30/2016-22964/establishing-paid-sick-leave-for-federal-contractors
Questions concerning this policy flash should be directed to: doe_oampolicyflash@hq.doe.gov.