A group of us work for Central Texas College in Korea, under a contract with the U. S. military, teaching English to Republic of Korea soldiers. We are considered adjunct instructors and are paid an hourly wage of $16.

Our normal work cycle consists of six 8 hour days for two weeks, then two 8 hour days on the final Monday and Tuesday. We are not compensated for overtime work on the two Saturdays worked even though we have already completed 40 work hours during the week.

We are also required to work on U. S. Holidays, such as Thanksgiving, whenever the training schedule spans the holidays. Agian we are not compensated for holiday work.

Does anyone know the requirements for working on a Government requirement? I would assume since this is a Texas institution, we would be governed by Texas law.

I would assume since this is a Texas institution, we would be governed by Texas law.

Probably not, which would be good news.

Most federal contracts have a wage determination that specifies how much you make per hour plus fringe benefits plus holidays plus vacation. On top of all that, there may be a requirement fof a premium pay for work done on a holiday (I don't see that in one WD for Dallas, but I have no idea which WD applies to you).

I am not sure of the Federal Contract rules for those working outside of the country, but I would assume that since you are working in Korea, you are working under Korean rules.

I would assume that since you are working in Korea, you are working under Korean rules.

I assumed the OP is in Texas, teaching English to Korean soldiers, but, you are correct, the OP is teaching in Korea.

Does not matter, if she is under a US contract. US wage determinations apply.

If this is a federal contract, then the SCA (Services Contract Act) would come into play.

If this is a federal contract, then the SCA (Services Contract Act) would come into play.

I agree, but have been unable to come up with the appilcable wage determination.

The wage determination would be in the contract itself since it is outside the U.S.

The wage determination would be in the contract itself since it is outside the U.S.

Yes, but they usually post those.

Assuming this is a federal contract, which it appears to be, there should be sometihing in the office or given to each employee that details what they should be paid.

Thanks for the replies.

CTC is not open with it's employees and tries it's best to keep us in the dark. As on most government contracts, they want to make as much from the government as possible, and pay their employees as little as possible, expecially overseas.

This is a US Army contract (although it may be administered by the Air Force - not sure) and we work on a US Army compound. Theoretically we are working in the US since a us military base overseas is considered US territory. Our work is with Korean soldiers who will be attached to the US Army.

I would love to see the contract, but it will not be made available to us. If anyone knows how I could locate a copy of the contract I would be very appreciative. I know it is a public document, but even asking for it would be grounds for firing.

Central Texas College, especially the Pacific Far East Campus is not a place I would recommend for anyone to work. At the risk of being fired, we are asking for holiday pay for Thanksgiving, but we would like to know if there is any legal grounds.

Thanks again.

Phoenix

I know absolutely nothing about government contracts. All I can tell you is that for the most part, employees of a private employer (meaning someone who is not a Federal, state or municipal employee) has no legal entitlement to holiday pay.

for the most part, employees of a private employer (meaning someone who is not a Federal, state or municipal employee) has no legal entitlement to holiday pay.

True, but the federal contracts for jobs in the USA are different and usually require paid holidays or, for those working on a holiday, a BIG payout (I only had to do that once and, without looking back at what happened, I think it was double time).

I have not yet been able to find anything to show that the SCA applies to contracts outside the USA, so the OP may be SOL.

I realize that; that's why I didn't respond to that question at first and also why I specified *for the most part*. I'm not saying my response definitely applies to the OP; just responding to what I could.

I just thought of something very obvious. Phoenix Rising, you should contact the Office of Federal Compliance Programs in Washington D.C. or ofccp.gov to get the infromation you need. When you find out let us all know what the answer is. Thanks.