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Can you summarize 48 CFR 52.222-50?
Text of Provisions and Clauses > Combating Trafficking in Persons.
Short Summary
This clause, prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System, applies to contractors, contractor employees, and their agents. It prohibits severe forms of trafficking in persons, procurement of commercial sex acts, and the use of forced labor during the performance of the contract. The clause also prohibits actions such as destroying or denying access to employees’ identity or immigration documents, using misleading or fraudulent practices during recruitment, charging recruitment fees, failing to provide return transportation or pay for the cost of return transportation, providing inadequate housing, and failing to provide required work documents in writing. Contractors are required to notify employees and agents of the policy, take appropriate action against violators, and cooperate fully with government auditors and investigators. Failure to comply with the requirements may result in various remedies, including removal of employees, termination of subcontract, suspension of contract payments, loss of award fee, termination of the contract, or suspension or debarment.
Whom does it apply to?
Contractors, contractor employees, and their agents
What does it govern?
Combating Trafficking in Persons
What are exemptions?
Exemptions are provided for employees legally permitted to remain in the country of employment or exempted by an authorized official of the contracting agency
What are the Penalties?
Remedies for non-compliance include removal of employees from the contract, termination of subcontract, suspension of contract payments, loss of award fee, termination of the contract, and suspension or debarment
Jurisdiction
U.S. Federal Government