subcontratistas
Definition
Subcontractors are outside workers or companies that a business hires to handle a specific part of a larger project, rather than doing that work with their own employees. The main business (the general contractor) stays responsible to the client, but it pays the subcontractor to complete a defined piece of the job.
Example
If you run a construction company and hire a licensed electrician to handle all the wiring on a building project, that electrician is your subcontractor.
Watch Out
You can still be held legally responsible to your client if a subcontractor does poor work or causes harm, so always use written contracts and verify that your subcontractors carry their own insurance.
See which terms appear in your contract?
This definition is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a licensed attorney for legal guidance.