contractors

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“The individuals connected to the allegations were contractors, not Probation Department employees, and are no longer employed at the facility,” Waters said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

There’s a shortage of contractors with electrical expertise, which has created a significant bottleneck.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The council said it ran some exemption schemes from CAZ charges subject to specific criteria being met, but there were none specifically for council vehicles or those used by its contractors.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In CPB’s Big Bend Sector project, for example, contractors were ultimately required to install cattle fencing and cattle guards — something Posillico’s lawsuit contends was not what the government originally asked of potential contractors.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Unless it’s a life-or-death emergency, the Coast Guard refers disabled-boat calls to private contractors like Tropical Rescue, which charge big bucks.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen