Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Buck(noun) lye or suds in which cloth is soaked in the operation of bleaching, or in which clothes are washed. 2  Buck(noun) the cloth or clothes soaked or washed. 3  Buck(verb) to soak, steep, or boil, in lye or suds; -- a process in bleaching.
If the employee of a subcontractor suffers an on-the-job injury, the subcontractorâs workers' comp carrier should provide the medical and indemnity benefits. If the subcontractor is not covered, then the employee can file a claim against the general contractorâs insurance company.
Subcontractor Agreement Basics. Whether you're a subcontractor or just hiring one, a subcontractor agreement helps protect both your interests. As an agreement between a general contractor and a subcontractor, it describes the services and materials provided by the subcontractor, price of the work, and warranties of the parties. Other important clauses include insurance, default, change orders, and indemnification.