The aforesaid solid waste collection contractors shall at all times act and perform as independent contractors and not as employees of their respective clients or the county. Neither their respective clients, nor the county, shall have nor exercise any control or direction over the discretionary methods by which contractors perform their duties. Contractors shall have sole authority to exercise independent judgment in all discretionary matters pertaining to such duties. Contractors shall not have any claim against clients or the county for vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, health insurance, Social Security, worker’s compensation, disability, unemployment benefits, or any other benefits provided to employees.
(Ord. 2017-06, passed 9-11-2017)