Contractor Agreement
I understand that my services are being sub-contracted by AGAPE Interpreting Services Inc. on a
renewable basis to fulfill AGAPE’S contracts utilizing On-site and or translation via telephone.
This renewal will be based on the satisfactory performance of assignments entrusted to me.
The agreement herewith is based upon the Contractor as an independent contractor, and
nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a relationship of employer/employee or
master/servant or partnership. No payroll or employment taxes of any kind shall be withheld or
paid by Owner with respect to payment to Contractor. The payroll or employment taxes that
are the subject of this paragraph include, but are not limited to, FICA, FUTA, federal income tax,
state personal income tax, state disability insurance tax and state unemployment insurance tax.
By reason of Contractor’s status as an independent contractor hereunder, no worker’s
compensation insurance has been or will be obtained by Owner on account of the Contractor. If
Owner is assessed or deemed liable in any manner for those charges or taxes, the Contractor
agrees to indemnify and hold Owner harmless from those costs, including attorney’s fees.
The Contractor shall provide at its sole expense all materials, office space, and other necessities
to perform duties under this Contract, unless otherwise specified in writin g. Any and all notices
affecting or relative to this contract shall be effective if in writing and delivered or mailed,
postage pre-paid, emailed to the respective party being notified at the address listed with the
signature of this contract. If initialed below, parties agree that email notices are allowed if
notice of receipt is provided by the recipient. _________
FULFILMENT OF COMMITMENT TO VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Arrive 10 minutes PRIOR to assigned platform or assignment in order to be in place and
prepared. I will introduce myself to the client/student as the translator. My payment
begins at the assignment start time, not my pre-arrival time. In present, Translators will
sign-in and sign-out when completed.
2. (In Present) If a client/student does not show up, I will wait 30 minutes and contact the
coordinator for instructions or reassignment if I expect to be paid my 2 hour minimum
or 1 hour minimum, whichever is agreed.
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3. I will attempt to make all my personal appointments after peek business/school hours
unless agreed different. Sudden Illness, death in the immediate family or personal
accident/injury shall require notice as soon as possible to obtain a substitute to cover
my assignment. I will notify the coordinator as soon as possible.
4.
Contractor agrees to be bound by the Confidentiality and Non-Competition agreement
applying but not limited to Educational and Community-Based Translating. I
acknowledge that I am part of the educational team/Administrative staff and will not
discuss student(s)/ patients/ clients with anyone outside of the team for the exception
of the relief Translator, coordinator, and AGAPE administration.
5. Instruction and discipline are the sole responsibility of the teacher. I will not correct,
discipline, offer my opinion or criticize a student at any time. I will discreetly inform the
teacher if I believe inappropriate conversations are taking place in the student’s native
language among the students.
6. I will explain to the student that I am bound to translate whatever the student says,
including cursing or inappropriate comments and the student will be responsible for the
consequences of his/her behavior.
7. I will conduct myself professionally and exercise good judgment in my choice of dress
and grooming virtually and in present. Revealing or busy clothing as well as tank tops
are not acceptable.
8. I will refrain from giving my personal information to clients/students or parents including
telephone numbers, email addresses, VP numbers, etc. I will kindly redirect these
persons to the correct responsible party best qualified to answer any questions.
9. I will know and adhere to the ATA Code of Ethics. I will show respect to consumers and
colleagues, this includes refraining from gossip or negative comments.
http://www.atanet.org/certification/online_ethics_code.php
10. I will be paid according to my fees agreed upon at the time of negotiation. I understand
my pay rate is private and not to be discussed with fellow Translators. I must provide
accurate, concise and correct information when I submit my invoice to be paid. The pay
schedule is as follows: 1st-15th activity closed and invoice on day 16 paid 7 days later on
the 23rd (unless Sunday then Monday). 16th-end of month activity closed and Invoice on
day 1 paid 7 days later on the 8th (unless Sunday then Monday).
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11. All Translating service payments will be processed and sent via US Postal Service not
more than 14 days after receipt of invoice from Contractor. Owner may terminate this
Contract at any time, with or without cause, by giving (10) business day’s notice to
Contractor.
12. For the duration of this business agreement and for two years from the termination of
it in writing, I will NOT Translate for or SOLICIT known clients of AGAPE, individuals or
organizations that may become clients thru my performing. I will also not disclose
AGAPE Contracts List with anyone outside of AGAPE Interpreting Services, Inc. This is an
agreement of assigned services for AGAPE. If I violate this agreement and become
employed by a client of AGAPE I understand I will be liable for any damages, including
but not limited to billable income, cost of collecting damages, including but not limited
to attorney’s fees.
Contractor:
Name (Print or Type) ______________________
Signature ________________________
Date: ______________
AGAPE Interpreting Services
Signature ___________________
Date: ______________
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