The U.S. Department of Labor has issued its final rule requiring federal contractors to provide at least seven days or 56 hours of paid sick leave each year to employees who perform work on covered federal contracts.  This rule is the final implementation of Executive Order 13706, which President Obama issued in September 2015.  The new rule becomes effective on November 29, 2016, though in most instances, as discussed below, it will only be applicable to new contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017.  Contractors should, however, take steps now to ensure compliance.
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