Fringe benefits are a crucial element of federal contracting, directly impacting employee compensation, compliance, and competitiveness. This course provides a comprehensive guide to understanding, managing, and optimizing fringe benefits in alignment with government regulations, including the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. Participants will learn how to calculate and administer fringe benefits, navigate compliance obligations, and design benefit programs that attract and retain top talent while staying cost-effective. Whether you’re new to government contracting or refining your benefits strategy, this course offers practical tools to ensure compliance and success. Key Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: • Understand fringe benefit requirements under the SCA and FAR. • Accurately calculate fringe benefits for government contracts. • Design and administer compliant fringe benefit programs. • Navigate allowable costs and ensure audit readiness. • Develop strategies to attract and retain employees with effective benefits packages. Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for: • HR and payroll professionals in government contracting • Contract managers and administrators • Accounting and finance professionals managing labor costs • Compliance officers ensuring regulatory adherence • Small business owners pursuing federal contracts Course Highlights: • Overview of fringe benefits requirements in federal contracts • Calculating fringe benefits and ensuring compliance with SCA wage determinations • Understanding allowable and unallowable costs for fringe benefits • Best practices for designing competitive and compliant benefits programs • Strategies to manage benefits costs while meeting contract obligations Master the complexities of fringe benefits and gain the confidence to create compliant, competitive programs that set your business apart in government contracting. J