Wage Determination.pdf

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for service contract workers in Mississippi counties, specifically Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, Walthall, and Wilkinson. The wage determination provides hourly rates for numerous occupation classifications ranging from administrative support and clerical roles (e.g., Accounting Clerk I at $16.27/hour) to technical occupations (e.g., Civil Engineering Technician at $19.41/hour) and health occupations (e.g., Licensed Practical Nurse II at $23.21/hour).

The document includes important details about wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate minimum wage rates for federal contract workers. It specifies health and welfare benefits at $5.36 per hour (up to 40 hours per week), vacation benefits (2 weeks after 1 year of service), and 11 paid holidays annually. The wage determination applies to contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, with varying minimum wage rates depending on the specific contract date and occupation classification. Additional provisions cover hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and instructions for requesting authorization of additional classification and wage rates.