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Seasonal Labor Contract for Forestry and Logging Operations

Forestry and Logging · NAICS 113 · Labor Contract for Seasonal Workers

Seasonal labor is the backbone of the forestry and logging industry. From spring planting crews to fall timber harvests, you need a contract that protects your operation and your workers. This Seasonal Labor Contract for Forestry and Logging is tailored to NAICS 113, covering the unique hazards, equipment, and seasonal nature of logging work. It includes clauses for piece-rate pay, OSHA-mandated safety training, employer-provided housing, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Whether you're hiring a chainsaw operator or a reforestation crew, this contract helps you document terms clearly, reduce disputes, and stay compliant with federal and state labor laws.

When you need this document

• Hiring seasonal fallers, skidders, or log truck drivers for a timber harvest
• Recruiting reforestation or tree-planting crews for a spring season
• Bringing on temporary wildfire prevention or fuel reduction workers
• Employing seasonal workers for timber cruising or forest inventory
• Engaging seasonal equipment operators for a short-term logging project

What the generated draft includes

• Parties and seasonal term (with weather/force majeure clause)
• Compensation and pay frequency (hourly, piece-rate, or salary)
• Worker duties and performance expectations
• Safety training and PPE requirements (OSHA 1910.266)
• Equipment and tool responsibilities
• Housing and transportation provisions
• Termination and dispute resolution
• Acknowledgment of hazards and physical fitness

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