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Record #000868
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January 28, 2015
Abbigail Fountain, Human Resources Manager @ City of Port Angeles, 321 E 5°i Street, Port Angeles, WA
Express Personnel Services specializes in finding the right associate–all you have to do is sign the employee's
timecard and pay the invoice. We can eliminate the headache associated with hiring, unemployment, and other
payroll issues.
We will: Advertise Pay unemployment tax
Recruit Pay temporary employee
Screen Pay workers' compensation
Test Pay social security
Interview Record W-4 & I-9 information
Check References Bonding
Evaluate Drug Test
Check Background Invoice Weekly
We always give you a four-hour guarantee should an employee not perform to your standards. If, for any reason,
you are not satisfied with an employee,just give us a call within the first four hours and we will find a replacement.
You will not be billed for the unsatisfactory employee. We also require a four-hour minimum, if you have one of
our associates work for less than 4 hours in one day, we will bill for 4 hours.
Temporary Archaeologist WC Code 7110
$27.00/Hour Pay Rate=$36.16/Hour Bill Rate
Above bill rates apply to all Temporal ylContract and Evaluation Hire assignments. If a client wants
to hire an Express Associate, an assignment is considered an Evaluation Hire. Evaluation Hire is the
period of 520 hours tracked from the Associate's start date. Clients can request a Direct Hire or
Modified Direct Hire to add an Express Associate to company's payroll before 520 hour
requirement has been met.
Bill rate includes burden–L& I and payroll processing/taxes and service fee for finding, screening,etc.We
collect approved timecard each week,process payroll on a weekly basis, and invoice the client once a week.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call at any time. Again, Express Personnel in Port
Angeles/Sequim/Port Townsend is here to help get you people when you need them. We appreciate the opportunity
to work with you!
Sincerely,
Teri Vanzant
Front Office Coordinator/Staffing Consultant
360-452-1253
Client Signature Date �)
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(EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS Staffing Agreement
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Express Services, Inc. (Express)dba Express Emplovment Professionals('r(ferred to as "Express", "We"or "Our"), makes it easv
for you to do business with us. The first step to establishing a successful staffing relationship is to ensure a clear undorstanding of
each parth's responsibilities. We appreciate your business and look forward to the opportunity to support you with outstanding
professional employment services in consideration of hour agreement to the following terms and conditions:
1. We hire associates as Express employees, and provide all wages, taxes, withholding, workers' compensation, and
unemployment insurance. Medical benefits and vacation pay are also available to associates who qualify.We recruit and assign
associates to you to perform the job duties you specify. You agree to notify us if those duties or the workplace of an associate
changes.
2. Express complies with all Federal, State,and Local employment laws and regulations.You agree to provide our associates with
a safe, suitable workplace and equipment, and to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. You
agree to indemnify and hold Express harmless from claims or damages resulting from your non-compliance with applicable
laws and regulations.
3. Express pays associates promptly,based on information approved by you. You agree to pay the charges based on the time card
or other mutually acceptable recording method by the invoice due date.A monthly service charge of(18%per annum)may be
assessed on charges remaining unpaid 30 days after the invoice date.We are entitled to reasonable collection fees,attorney fees,
and other expenses incurred to collect all charges on your account(s).
4. It is our goal that associates perform their jobs to your satisfaction;however, if you are not satisfied with an Express associate
for any reason,you will not be charged for the first four(4)hours of the associate's work and a replacement will be provided.
5. We provide insurance policies to cover Express associates for Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability,
Employers Liability, Fidelity Bond, Errors and Omissions, and Hired/Non-Owned Automobile coverage in an amount not less
than $1,000,000 per occurrence. You agree to maintain liability insurance for any motor vehicle, forklift, or other motorized
mobile equipment operated by an Express associate, and agree to waive all rights of recovery against Express as the employer
of the Express associate.
6. You agree that you will not request or allow our associates to offer professional opinions concerning any financial audits,
certifications or financial statements,SEC filings or provide management consulting or financial advice.Nor will our associates
be permitted sign-off authority for architectural or engineering projects or construction or other cost estimates. All services
performed by our associates shall be under your direction, supervision and control and you shall be responsible for ensuring
that the services meet your requirements and agree that we are not responsible for the accuracy and correctness of the resulting
work product.
7. If our associates have access to unattended prernises or the care,custody,or control of cash,checks,credit card numbers,ATM
bank cards, negotiables, confidential information, trade secrets, or other valuable property, then you agree to indemnify and
hold us harmless fi•om any resulting loss or damage.
8. Express will provide associates for positions where operating a motor vehicle, forklift, or other motorized equipment is
required,if notified in writing prior to an assignment.We must know in advance,so we can assign associates who are qualified
to meet your specifications. During an assignment, if our associate operates a motor vehicle, forklift, or any other motorized
equipment,you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless for bodily injury,property damage,collision,or public liability claims,
regardless of fault.
9. You supervise, direct, and control the work performed by Express associates, and assume responsibility for all operational
results, including losses or damage to property or data in the care, custody, or control of an Express associate. You agree to
indemnify and hold us harmless fi•om any claims or damages that may be caused by your negligence or misconduct, and agree
on behalf of your insurer(s)to waive all rights of recovery(subrogation)against us.
10. We offer an evaluation hire program designed to provide you with associates on a trial basis prior to converting them to your
payroll.To take advantage of out-evaluation hire program,you agree to negotiate a pre-determined trial period or fee prior to an
associate's assignment to you. Express allows you to hire associates already assigned to you if your invoices are current and
you agree to pay an acceptable payroll transfer fee (up to 30% of an associate's expected annual earnings) to convert an
Express associate to your payroll. You agree, for a period of 180 days from the date of introduction,not to hire directly or use
Express associates through another staffing firm without paying a liquidation fee of 30% of the Express associate's expected
annual compensation,unless otherwise agreed to by us in writing.
11. Express will,at your written request,conduct criminal history checks and drug screens as permitted by state law.The costs vary
depending upon the specific test or report ordered and the charges will be agreed upon prior to ordering the tests and/or reports.
Tluank you for y ur usirres . e look fonn�ard to a nruhrally beneficial relationship.
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