U.S. Department of Labor
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US Department of Labor rescinds previous administration’s final rule addressing displacement of federal contractors
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US Department of Labor rescinds previous administration's final rule addressing displacement of federal contractors
Deregulatory action fully revokes requirements of Biden Executive Order 14055
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the rescission of regulationspublished by the previous administration in 2023 requiring contractors and subcontractors to give qualified employees the right of first refusal of employment with a successor contract.
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14148, "Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions," which revoked, among other items, Executive Order 14055. Today's action fully implements Executive Order 14148 and revokes Executive Order 14055.
Workers and employers can call the Wage and Hour Divisionwith questions and requests for compliance assistanceat its toll-free helpline, 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243). Employers are encouraged to use the agency's industry-specific compliance assistance toolkitsto learn about their responsibilities under the laws enforced by the division.
Learn more about the department's regulatory and deregulatory actions by viewing its semiannual regulatory agenda.
Agency
Wage and Hour Division
Date
December 22, 2025
Release Number
25-1635-NAT
Media Contact: Grant Vaught
Phone Number
202-693-4672
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