Once an incentive agreement is in place, it is time for the company to get to work building and staffing the new or expanded facility. While the economics of a deal are typically still on track, the initial buildout/expansion can raise issues that may not have been anticipated during the negotiation process, such as construction delays, interim hiring or how to calculate average salaries of new employees. As these questions arise, it is critical […]

Amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) aimed at eliminating substandard labor conditions within government contractors’ supply chains went into effect on March 2, 2015. Under the amended regulations, new solicitations will impose requirements on all government contractors and subcontractors as part of an effort to curb human trafficking. Contractors that provide supplies acquired abroad or perform services outside the United States are subject to additional requirements, including implementing compliance plans and […]