"*" indicates required fields Kate's K9 Pet CareOffer Letter Kate’s K9 Pet Care is pleased to offer you the position of Pet Care Professional. We feel that your skills and experience will be an ideal fit for our company and clients. Your starting date will be contingent on receiving back the application form below as well as completion of the background check. You will receive that link from Walker Scout. If you choose to accept this job offer, please sign below and fill out the application form. We look forward to working with you. Welcome to the Kate’s K9 Pet Care team! Please let me know if you have any questions or I can provide any additional information. Sincerely, Kate ChoKate’s K9 Pet Care By signing below, I hereby accept the Pet Care Professional position:* Your Personal InformationYour Name First Last Your Email Address Enter Email Confirm Email Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP Code Your PhoneDate of Birth MM slash DD slash YYYY Driver's License ID #*Driver's License StateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingDriver's License Expiration MM slash DD slash YYYY Desired Start Date MM slash DD slash YYYY More About YouAre you involved in any activity or other employment, which may limit your availability to work or your working hours? 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Name* First Last Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Social Security Number*Bank Name*Routing Number*Account Number*Verify Account Number* AgreementsCertification*I hereby certify that all the information I have provided on this application is true and complete. I understand that the submission of my application indicates my consent for the company to contact previous and current employers and references to verify any in th is application. I understand that false or misleading information or documentation, or an omission or failure to include all relevant information result in rejection of application, action up to and including termination if hired and/or criminal prosecution. I authorize the persons, employers, listed on this application to provide you any information concerning my employment and other pertinent information they may have, personal and otherwise and release all parties from all liability and damages that may result from furnishing this to Kate’s K9 Pet Care. I understand that as a part of the procedure for my application, an investigative consumer report and/or background concerning my character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living. Upon written request, additional disclosure concerning the complete nature and scope of the investigation will be provided. If I am denied a job based either wholly or in part of the information contained in an investigation will be provided the name and address of the reporting agency that supplies such information. I understand that I may be required to supply your birth certificate or other proof of authorization to work in the United States. I understand that in order to be considered, there is may be a criminal history and background check. Kate’s K9 Pet Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. I hereby certify that all the information I have provided on this application is true and complete.*Certification*Non-Circumvention and Client Solicitation Clause The Independent Contractor agrees that during the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years following its termination, they shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, provide services to, or accept work from any client of Kate's K9 Pet Care outside the scope of this Agreement, without prior written consent from Kate's K9 Pet Care. In the event the Contractor breaches this clause by performing services for any client of Kate's K9 Pet Care independently, the Independent Contractor agrees to pay Kate's K9 Pet Care a fee equal to the lifetime average revenue generated per client, calculated based on the historical average revenue of all clients served by Kate's K9 Pet Care over the preceding 24 months. This fee is intended to compensate for the loss of business and goodwill resulting from such breach and shall be payable within thirty (30) days of notice of breach. I have read and agree to the Non-Circumvention and Client Solicitation Clause*Certification*INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement, between, Kate’s K9 Pet Care, hereinafter referred to as “Company” and the person identified above signing this agreement, hereinafter referred to as “Independent Contractor,” collectively referred to as the “Parties.” RECITALS Independent Contractor is engaged in providing services and has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities to the public and has legally filed as a separate business entity. The Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the Company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intention that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, the application of the Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the provisions of Internal Revenue Code, the State Revenue and Taxation Code relating to income tax withholding at the source of income, the Workersʼ Compensation Insurance Code 401(k) and other benefit payments and third party liability claims. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor is to provide services for the Company. Services must be completed in a safe manner using proper pet care and/or business techniques. Independent Contractor must follow all rules of the Company while providing services at any of their locations and service areas indoors and outdoors. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work by submitting to the Company on a biweekly basis a written work order of completed services. Service records are to show a total of billable hours for services. The Independent Contractor will receive payment for their submitted work orders on a biweekly basis. The Company agrees to make such payments available to the Independent Contractor at 5:00PM every other Friday for all services rendered and submitted by the previous Saturday at 5:00PM. The Independent Contractor hereby agrees and understands that all fees and payments for services provided for the Company are to be run through the Company's point of sale systems for processing. The Independent Contractor agrees to provide services for clientele of the Company at the prevailing wages as agreed upon by both parties. The Independent Contractor has the discretion to accept or decline services provided by the Company. NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive an IRS 1099 statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages and expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of Independent Contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including but not limited to health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, and profit sharing plans. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits and is effective for the entire duration of this Agreement. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated by the Independent Contractor for any reason with (30) days written notice to the Company. Independent Contractor shall see that any existing service agreements provided by the Company are fulfilled during the (30) day period before discontinuing their services with the Company. This Agreement may be terminated by the Company for any reason with (30) days written notice to the Independent Contractor. This Agreement may be terminated by the Company and the Independent Contractor dismissed immediately from the Company under the following conditions. a. Theft of any kind. b. Use of the Company's facilities, computers, or other property for any illegal purpose or activity. c. The use or possession of any illegal drugs in the facility and/or service areas. d. Taking payment directly for any services conducted by the Company without processing such payments through the Company. e. Soliciting or attempting to solicit clients of the Company. f. Being late for any session, service or interview. g. Client or pet injury as a direct cause of neglect or poor judgment. h. Conviction of a felonious crime. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon termination of this Agreement, or whenever requested by the Company, the Independent Contractor shall immediately deliver to the Company all property including but not limited to, proprietary information, customer lists, trade secrets, intellectual property, computers, equipment, tools, documents, recordings, software, and all related records or accounting ledgers EXPENSE ACCOUNTS Independent Contractor and the Company agree to maintain separate accounts in regards to all expenses relating to the Scope of Work. Independent Contractor is solely responsible for payment of expenses incurred pursuant to this Agreement unless provided otherwise in writing by an officer of the Company. Independent Contractor agrees to execute and deliver any agreements and documents prepared by the Company and to do all other lawful acts required to establish document and protect such rights. LIABILITY INSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION Independent Contractor agrees to supply the Company with proof of General Liability Insurance including a declaration of a rider from their insurance provider that shows the Company as a co-insured. INDEMNIFICATION Independent Contractor shall defend, indemnify, hold harmless, and insure Company from any and all damages expenses or liability resulting from or arising out of, any negligence or misconduct on Independent Contractor's part, or from any breach or default of this Agreement which is caused or occasioned by the acts of Independent Contractor. Independent Contractor shall insure that its affiliates take all actions necessary to comply with the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. Independent Contractor shall name Company as an additional insured on all related insurance policies including workers compensation, and general liability. GOVERNING LAW This agreement shall be governed by, and construed under, the laws of the State of Maryland. I have read and agree to the Independent Contractor Agreement*Signature
