Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Certain Contracts

1994-10-24Executive Order 12933
Signed by: William J. Clinton
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Headline: Requires Successor Contractors to Offer Jobs to Displaced Workers

What it does: Federal contracting officers must include a clause requiring successor contractors to offer displaced service employees a right of first refusal.

Real World Impact:
  • Predecessor service employees receive first opportunity for successor contract jobs.
  • Contractors must provide a certified employee list at least 60 days before contract ends.
  • Contractors can be barred from federal contracts for up to three years.
Topics: worker protection, government contracting, labor enforcement, federal buildings

Summary

This order requires that federal solicitations and contracts for cleaning and maintenance of public buildings include a clause giving displaced non-managerial service employees a right of first refusal for jobs on a successor contract. It aims to reduce hardship to workers and to keep experienced staff so services continue smoothly.

The Secretary of Labor will enforce the rule, issue regulations within 180 days, and can impose remedies including back pay and temporary suspension from federal contracting.

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