Can the Government train contractors?

Since contractor personnel are not government employees, the government cannot grant contractor personnel the same duty time activities as government employees. A contractor has a legal right to establish rules of conduct and attendance for its employees.

Can Government contractors discriminate?

Yes, in most cases. Executive Order 11246 prohibits federal contractors (who do over $10,000 in Government business per year) from discriminating in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Why do Government agencies hire contractors?

Publicly Released: Jun 24, 1981. GAO reports have shown that Federal agencies have used contractor personnel to do work that involves basic management functions. Federal agencies are also using Government employees to provide commercial services that contractors could provide in many cases at a lower cost.

How does the Government determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor?

The general rule is that an individual is an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work, not what will be done and how it will be done. Small businesses should consider all evidence of the degree of control and independence in the employer/worker relationship.

Can a government employee give a gift to a contractor?

General rule: A gift of cash may never be given or received between Federal employees or contractors. Furthermore, a Federal employee may not accept a gift (meaning anything of value) offered because of the Federal employee’s official position.

Can a government contractor file an EEO complaint?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) typically has no jurisdiction over complaints of discrimination filed by contractors. Contracted employees who feel their company has discriminated against them can file a complaint with OFCCP.

Can contractors manage government employees?

3. The general rule is that the government contracts only for “nonpersonal” services and it is a violation of statutes and civil service regulations when the contracting process is used to “hire” an employee/s. Only the contractor can manage or supervise their employees.