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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 22: Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions › Subpart 22.1

FAR 22.103-1 Definition.

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In plain English

This section defines what counts as a 'normal workweek' for the rules in this subpart. Generally it is 40 hours, but outside the United States and its outlying areas a longer workweek can be normal if it matches local norms and the extra hours are not paid at a premium rate.

Applies to: Contractors employing workers outside the United States and its outlying areas

Key terms: Normal workweek · United States and its outlying areas · premium rate of pay

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The text

Normal workweek, as used in this subpart, means, generally, a workweek of 40 hours. Outside the United States and its outlying areas, a workweek longer than 40 hours is considered normal if—

(1) The workweek does not exceed the norm for the area, as determined by local custom, tradition, or law; and

(2) The hours worked in excess of 40 in the workweek are not compensated at a premium rate of pay.

← 22.103 Overtime. · 22.103-2 Policy. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 22

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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