Description:  
If Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance wasn’t tricky enough already, federal and state programs providing for COVID-related leave and payments have raised unique SCA compliance concerns. In a time of uncertainty, the last thing government contractors need is to take an action that could precipitate a Department of Labor (DOL) investigation or client scrutiny. Watch PilieroMazza’s Nichole Atallah and Sarah Nash as they examine practical strategies to help avoid SCA pitfalls when implementing COVID-related leave and payment policies.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the correlation between remote work and the SCA

• Discuss the impact of emergency sick leave on SCA compliance

• Review the concept of vacation payouts for furloughed personnel

• Evaluate DOL audit risk and exposure

CMBOK Competencies: 3.4, "Regulatory Compliance"
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Government contract buyers and sellers

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