Independent Status of Contractor. In the performance of this Contract, the parties shall be acting in their individual, corporate or governmental capacities and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or associates of one another. The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship shall be created by this Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for all federal and/or state tax, industrial insurance, wages, benefits, or other compensation by or on behalf of the Contractor and its employees. The Contractor shall not make any claim of right, privilege or benefit which would accrue to an employee under chapter 41.06 RCW or Title 51 RCW.
Independent Status of Contractor. For purposes of this contract, Contractor is an independent contractor and has so certified under Oregon laws. Neither Contractor nor any of its employees is an employee of the State of Oregon or a state aided institution or agency, by reason of this contract alone.
Independent Status of Contractor. In the performance of this Master Agreement, the parties will be acting in their individual, corporate or governmental capacities and not as agents, employees, partners, joint venturers, or associates of one another. The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this Master Agreement. The employees or agents of one party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employees or agents of the other party for any purpose whatsoever. Contractor shall not make any claim of right, privilege or benefit which would accrue to an employee.
Independent Status of Contractor. The parties hereto, in the performance of this Contract, will be acting in their individual, corporate or governmental capacities and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or associates of one another. The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this Contract. The employees or agents of one party will not be deemed or construed to be the employees or agents of the other party for any purpose whatsoever.
Independent Status of Contractor. In the performance of this Contract, the parties will be acting in their individual, corporate or governmental capacities and not as agents, employees, partners, joint venturers, or associates of one another. The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this Contract. The employees or agents of one party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employees or agents of the other party for any purpose whatsoever. Contractor shall not make any claim of right, privilege or benefit which would accrue to an employee under Chapter 41.06 RCW, or Title 51 RCW.
Independent Status of Contractor. Contractor will perform all work and Services herein as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of Counties. Likewise, the Counties will perform all work and services herein as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of Contractor. None of the provisions of this Agreement is intended to create, nor shall be deemed or construed to create, any relationship between the parties other than that of independent parties contracting with each other for the purpose of effecting the provisions of this Agreement. The parties are not, and will not be construed to be in a relationship of joint venture, partnership or employer-employee. Neither party has the authority to make any statements, representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the other party, or to use the name of the other party in any publication or advertisements, except with the written consent of the other party or as explicitly provided herein. Contractor will be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors, if any.
Independent Status of Contractor. In the performance of this Contract, the parties will be acting in their individual, corporate or governmental capacities and not as agents, employees, partners, joint venturers, or associates of one another. The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this Contract. The employees or agents of one party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employees or agents of the other party for any purpose whatsoever. Contractor shall not make any claim of right, privilege or benefit which would accrue to an employee under Chapter 41.06 RCW, or Title 51 RCW. GIFTS AND GRATUITIES Contractor shall comply with all state laws regarding gifts and gratuities, including but not limited to: RCW 43.19.1937 , RCW 43.19.1939, RCW 42.52.150, RCW 42.52.160, and RCW 42.52.170 under which it is unlawful for any person to directly or indirectly offer, give or accept gifts, gratuities, loans, trips, favors, special discounts, services, or anything of economic value in conjunction with state business or contract activities. Under RCW 43.19.1937 and the Ethics in Public Service Law, Chapter 42.52 RCW state officers and employees are prohibited from receiving, accepting, taking or seeking gifts (except as permitted by RCW 42.52.150) if the officer or employee participates in contractual matters relating to the purchase of goods or services. IMMUNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless State, agencies of State and all officials, agents and employees of State, from and against all claims for injuries, death or damage to property arising out of or resulting from the performance of the contract. Contractor's obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless includes any claim by Contractors’ agents, employees, representatives, or any subcontractor or its employees. Contractor expressly agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State for any claim arising out of or incident to Contractor's or any subcontractor's performance or failure to perform the contract. Contractor shall be required to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the State only to the extent claim is caused in whole or in part by negligent acts or omissions of Contractor. Contractor waives its immunity under Title 51 to the extent it is required to indemnify, defend and hold harmless State and its agencies, officials, agents or employees.
Independent Status of Contractor. In the performance of this Contract and any Work Order, the parties will be acting in their individual, corporate or governmental capacities and not as agents, employees, partners, joint venturers, or associates of one another. The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this Contract and any Work Order. The employees or agents of one party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employees or agents of the other party for any purpose whatsoever. Contractor shall not make any claim of right, privilege or benefit which would accrue to an employee under chapter 41.06 RCW or Title 51 RCW for any work conducted under this Contract or any Work Order.
Independent Status of Contractor. In the performance of this Master Contract, the parties will be acting in their individual, corporate or governmental capacities and not as agents, employees, partners, joint ventures, or associates of one another. The parties intend that an independent Contractor relationship will be created by this Master Contract. The employees or agents of one party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employees or agents of the other party for any purpose whatsoever. Contractor shall not make any claim of right, privilege or benefit which would accrue to an employee under RCW 41.06, or RCW 51.
Independent Status of Contractor. A. This Agreement is by and between County and Contractor and is not intended, and shall not be construed, to create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or association, as between County and Contractor. The employees and agents of one party shall not be, or be construed to be, the employees or agents of the other party for any purpose whatsoever.
B. Contractor shall be solely liable and responsible for providing to, or on behalf of, all persons performing work pursuant to this Agreement all compensation and benefits. County shall have no liability or responsibility for the payment of any salaries, wages, unemployment benefits, disability benefits, federal, State, or local taxes, or other compensation, benefits, or taxes for any personnel provided by or on behalf of Contractor.
C. Contractor understands and agrees that all persons performing services pursuant to this Agreement are, for purposes of workers' compensation liability, the sole employees of Contractor and not employees of County. Contractor shall be solely liable and responsible for furnishing any and all workers' compensation benefits to any person as a result of any injuries arising from or connected with any services performed by or on behalf of Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.
D. Contractor shall obtain and maintain on file an executed Contractor Employee Acknowledgement and Confidentiality Agreement, in the form as contained in Attachment X – 2 for this Agreement, for each of its employees performing services under this Agreement. Such Acknowledgments shall be executed by each such employee and non-employee on or immediately after the commencement date of this Agreement but in no event later than the date such employee first performs services under this Agreement.
