FAR 52.222-16 Approval of Wage Rates
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation May 2014 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.222-16
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- May 2014
- Prescribed in
- FAR 22.407(b)
- Last amended
- 79 FR 24192 Effective May 29, 2014
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- 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 22.407(b), insert the following clause:
Approval of Wage Rates (May 2014)
All straight time wage rates, and overtime rates based thereon, for laborers and mechanics engaged in work under this contract must be submitted for approval in writing by the head of the contracting activity or a representative expressly designated for this purpose, if the straight time wages exceed the rates for corresponding classifications contained in the applicable Construction Wage Rate Requirements minimum wage determination included in the contract. Any amount paid by the Contractor to any laborer or mechanic in excess of the agency approved wage rate shall be at the expense of the Contractor and shall not be reimbursed by the Government. If the Government refuses to authorize the use of the overtime, the Contractor is not released from the obligation to pay employees at the required overtime rates for any overtime actually worked.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; Positive Law Codification of Title 41 |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.222-16?
FAR 52.222-16 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Approval of Wage Rates".
What is the current version of FAR 52.222-16?
The current version is dated May 2014.
Where is FAR 52.222-16 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 22.407(b), Solicitation provision and contract clauses.
When was FAR 52.222-16 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Positive Law Codification of Title 41" (79 FR 24192), published Apr 29, 2014 and effective May 29, 2014.
Are changes to FAR 52.222-16 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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