State government contracts may be more than you bargained for
✍ Scribed by Diane L. Prucino; Soledad A. McGrath
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 83 KB
- Volume
- 30
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0745-7790
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
✦ Synopsis
Employers seeking to become state government contractors may face seemingly endless layers of rules and regulations that can present significant problems for the unwary. Of course, employers must comply with applicable federal laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, when participating in state contracts. In addition, many states have enacted special laws applicable to government contractors participating in state public works projects. Although every jurisdiction has differing rules, a few employment aspects are commonly addressed, such as wage rates, hiring preferences, and bond requirements. In some states, the rules and regulations applicable to state contractors are extensive, and in others they are less detailed.
Employers interested in becoming state government contractors have several issues to consider. For example, a contractor may have to register with the state before it may even bid for a project. A contractor may need to comply with state requirements mandating the preferential use of state products in public works projects. In addition, the contract may require a provision for the settlement of all claims through arbitration. Moreover, employers may also have to consider local or municipal regulations governing public works contracts. This article provides a brief overview of the state law provisions applicable to state government contracts that employers should consider.