DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas)
Clause Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Jun 1997 version
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 252.222-7002
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- June 1997
- Prescribed in
- DFARS 222.7201(a)
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 52.2 Text of Provisions and Clauses
- Text as of
- DFARS Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this clause.
Text
As prescribed in 222.7201 (a), use the following clause:
COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LABOR LAWS (OVERSEAS) (JUN 1997)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with all—
(1) Local laws, regulations, and labor union agreements governing work hours; and
(2) Labor regulations including collective bargaining agreements, workers’ compensation, working conditions, fringe benefits, and labor standards or labor contract matters.
(b) The Contractor indemnifies and holds harmless the United States Government from all claims arising out of the requirements of this clause. This indemnity includes the Contractor’s obligation to handle and settle, without cost to the United States Government, any claims or litigation concerning allegations that the Contractor or the United States Government, or both, have not fully complied with local labor laws or regulations relating to the performance of work required by this contract.
(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this clause, consistent with paragraphs 31.205-15(a) and 31.205-47(d) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Contractor will be reimbursed for the costs of all fines, penalties, and reasonable litigation expenses incurred as a result of compliance with specific contract terms and conditions or written instructions from the Contracting Officer.
(End of clause)
Quick answers
What is DFARS 252.222-7002?
DFARS 252.222-7002 is a clause of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas)".
What is the current version of DFARS 252.222-7002?
The current version is dated June 1997.
Where is DFARS 252.222-7002 prescribed?
It is prescribed in DFARS 222.7201(a), Contract clauses.
Are changes to DFARS 252.222-7002 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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