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This clause is modified by 1 active class deviation
- 2026-O0040 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 22)
252.222-7002 Compliance with local labor laws (overseas). As prescribed in 222.7201(a), use the following clause: Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas) (JUN 1997) (a) The Contractor shall comply with all— (1) Local laws, regulations, and labor union agreements governing work hours; and (2) Labor regulations including collective bargaining agreements, workers' compensation, working conditions, fringe benefits, and labor standards or labor contract matters. (b) The Contractor indemnifies and holds harmless the United States Government from all claims arising out of the requirements of this clause. This indemnity includes the Contractor's obligation to handle and settle, without cost to the United States Government, any claims or litigation concerning allegations that the Contractor or the United States Government, or both, have not fully complied with local labor laws or regulations relating to the performance of work required by this contract. (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this clause, consistent with paragraphs 31.205-15(a) and 31.205-47(d) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Contractor will be reimbursed for the costs of all fines, penalties, and reasonable litigation expenses incurred as a result of compliance with specific contract terms and conditions or written instructions from the Contracting officer. (End of clause) [62 FR 34129, June 24, 1997]
Change History
| Date | Authority | Type | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-O0040 | RFO_CLAUSE_MODIFIED | R-DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with local labor laws (overseas) updated from deviation 2026-O0040. |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-O0040 | RFO_CLAUSE_MODIFIED | R-DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with local labor laws (overseas) updated from deviation 2026-O0040. |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-O0040 | RFO_CLAUSE_ADDED | R-DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with local labor laws (overseas) added from deviation 2026-O0040. |
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This clause is prescribed in the R-DFARS by the following deviation:
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2026-O0040
— DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 22)
(DFARS Part 222)
Add clause 252.222-7002
222.7201(a)
(a) Use the clause at 252.222-7002, Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas), in solicitations and contracts for services or construction to be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 22:34 UTC.
Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.
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R-DFARS
R-DFARS Prescription
Per Deviation 2026-O0040 (DFARS Part 222)
2026-O0040: DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 22) — DFARS Part 222
DFARS
DFARS Supplement (eCFR)
⚠ May be superseded by RFO
222.7201(a)
(a) Use the clause at 252.222-7002, Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas), in solicitations and contracts for services or construction to be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas.
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