Common use of Payment of Laborers Clause in Contracts

Payment of Laborers. As required by ORS 279B.220, Contractor shall: a. Make payment promptly, as due, to all persons supplying to Contractor labor or material for the prosecution of the work provided for this Contract; b. Pay all contributions or amounts owed to the Industrial Accident Fund by Contractor or subcontractors, if permitted, incurred in the performance of this Contract; c. Not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against the District on account of any labor or material furnished; and d. Pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees in accordance with ORS 316.167. If Contractor fails, neglects, or refuses to make prompt payment of any claim for labor or services furnished to it by any person in connection with this Contract as such claim becomes due, the District may pay such claim to the person furnishing the labor or services and charge the amount of the payment against funds owed or to become owed to Contractor by reason of this Contract. The payment of a claim in this manner shall not relieve Contractor or Contractor’s surety, if any, from obligation with respect to any unpaid claims.