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7 CFR § 1484.32Chapter XIV

Employment practices

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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.

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(a) A Cooperator shall enter into written contracts with all overseas employees who are paid in whole or in part with project funds and shall ensure that all terms, conditions, and related formalities of such contracts conform to governing local law.

(b) A Cooperator shall, in its overseas offices, conform its office hours, work week, and holidays to local law and to the custom generally observed by U.S. commercial entities in the local business community.

(c) A Cooperator may pay salaries or fees in any currency (U.S. or foreign) in conformance with contract specifications. Cooperators should consult local laws regarding currency restrictions.

eCFR data current as of: November 6, 2026

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