What kind of deductions and contributions is a Caring Transitions franchisee solely responsible for regarding their employees?

• (c) Employee Payments. Franchisee shall pay all salaries for its personnel. Franchisee is responsible for all costs and overhead associated with the conduct of the Franchise except as otherwise specifically provided in this agreement. Franchisee is responsible for the payment of all wages, commissions, bonuses, fringe benefits, insurance premiums, payroll taxes and other items required by applicable law, if any, to all personnel working for or hired by Franchisee, whether classified as employees or independent contractors. Without prejudice to the foregoing, Franchisee shall make all statutory deductions and contributions and is solely responsible for complying—and shall comply—with all applicable laws relating to the employment of its employees, including all wage and hour laws, the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors, and the classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt under applicable minimum wage and overtime laws. Employment of Franchisee's employees will be at Franchisee's own risk and expense and its employees will not have any claims against Franchisor for wages, commissions, bonuses, fringe benefits, insurance premiums, social welfare contributions, or any other form of compensation (including severance compensation).

Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 41–49)