<P> The Walsh - Healey Act that applies to U.S. government contracts exceeding $10,000 for the manufacture or furnishing of goods . Walsh - Healey establishes overtime pay for hours worked by contractor employees in excess of 40 hours per week , and sets the minimum wage equal to the prevailing wage as determined by the Secretary of Labor . The law prohibits the employment of youths less than 16 years of age and convicts ( only those currently in prison ) , except under certain conditions . The Act sets standards for the use of convict labor , and job health and safety standards . The Walsh - Healey Act does not apply to commercial items . </P>
<P> The Walsh - Healey Act that applies to U.S. government contracts exceeding $10,000 for the manufacture or furnishing of goods . Walsh - Healey establishes overtime pay for hours worked by contractor employees in excess of 40 hours per week , and sets the minimum wage equal to the prevailing wage as determined by the Secretary of Labor . The law prohibits the employment of youths less than 16 years of age and convicts ( only those currently in prison ) , except under certain conditions . The Act sets standards for the use of convict labor , and job health and safety standards . The Walsh - Healey Act does not apply to commercial items . </P>
who is covered by the walsh-healey public contracts act
who is covered by the walsh-healey public contracts act
contractor employees
contractor employees