Labor Contractor
/ˈleɪbər ˈkɒntræktər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or entity that supplies and manages laborers for employment, often contracting with employers to provide workforce services.
The labor contractor was responsible for hiring and paying the seasonal workers on the farm.
Forms
- labor contractor
- labor contractors
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Commentary
The term often appears in contexts involving labor regulations, wage and hour law, and worker classification disputes. Drafting clarity is essential to distinguish labor contractors from employers and independent contractors.
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