Defense Department Proposed Rule

2016-11056: Federal Acquisition Regulation: Combating Trafficking in Persons-Definition of “Recruitment Fees”

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Summary

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide a definition of "recruitment fees." The FAR policy on combating trafficking in persons prohibits contractors from charging employees recruitment fees, in accordance with the Executive Order entitled "Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts."

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 2 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

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