subcontractor

noun

sub·con·trac·tor ˌsəb-ˈkän-ˌtrak-tər

ˌsəb-kən-ˈtrak-

: an individual or business firm contracting to perform part or all of another's contract

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Holland's employment underscores the chaotic number of subcontractors employed in 2020 to tackle the massive backlog of unemployment benefit claims. —

Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024 Employers use subcontractors and independent contractors to pass the risks and costs on to the workers, said Laura Padin, director of work structures at the National Employment Law Project. —

Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2024 Some key factors to consider, according to Gregg, are the physical site conditions, weather, availability of subcontractors like electricians and plumbers, as well as wrapping-up with final walk-throughs and final inspections. —

Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024 If a new supplier or subcontractor is added to the chain, for example, AI can determine any ripple effects new risks could have on overall operations. —

Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subcontractor