Executive Order 13658

Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors

Ordered by Barack Obama on February 12, 2014

Summary

Raises minimum hourly wage to $10.10 for workers employed under new federal government contracts and subcontracts, effective January 1, 2015. Adjusts this rate annually based on inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index. Also sets minimum hourly wages for tipped employees under these contracts, gradually reaching 70% of the standard rate. Labor Department oversees compliance and enforcement.

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