Common use of Contractor as Independent Contractor Clause in Contracts

Contractor as Independent Contractor. Contractor is, for all purposes of this Agreement, an independent contractor, and neither Contractor nor Contractor’s employees or subcontractors shall be deemed to be employees of the County. Contractor shall perform its obligations under this Agreement according to the Contractor’s own means and methods of work, which shall be in the exclusive charge and under the control of the Contractor, and which shall not be subject to control or supervision by County except as to the results of the work. County hereby delegates to Contractor any and all responsibility for the safety of Contractor’s employees, which shall include inspection of property to identify potential hazards. Neither Contractor nor Contractor’s employees or subcontractors shall be entitled to any benefits to which County employees are entitled, including without limitation, overtime, retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits and injury leave.