TECHNICIAN CODE OF CONDUCT & 1099 AGREEMENT
Company: How To Save A Life LLC
Effective Date: January 8, 2026
1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The Technician is an Independent Contractor (1099) and is not an employee of How To Save A Life LLC. The Technician is responsible for all self-employment taxes and provides their own tools, vehicle, and equipment.
2. MANDATORY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Technicians have a 30-day grace period from their start date to obtain and provide proof of the following:
General Liability (GL): Minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. How To Save A Life LLC must be named as an "Additional Insured."
Workers’ Compensation: Proof of a valid NYS Workers’ Comp policy or a signed NYS CE-200 Exemption Form.
Failure to Comply: Assignments will be suspended if proof is not provided within 30 days.
3. BACKGROUND & LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Background Checks: Technicians must provide a clean criminal background check at their own expense.
Safety: Technicians must follow all OSHA and NYC safety standards on-site.
4. EQUIPMENT & PROPERTY LIABILITY
Property Damage: The Technician is 100% financially liable for any damage to customer property (e.g., wall damage, utility strikes).
Company Equipment: Any specialized equipment (splicers, meters) issued by the Company is the Technician's responsibility. The Technician will be charged the full replacement cost for any lost, stolen, or neglected equipment.
5. RESIGNATION & NOTICE
Two-Week Notice: To ensure client service continuity, Technicians must provide at least 14 days (2 weeks) written notice before terminating this agreement.
6. FINAL PAYMENT & 30-DAY ESCROW
Payment Hold: Upon termination of this agreement, the Technician’s final payment will be held for 30 days from the date of the last completed work order.
Purpose: This hold is used to cover potential chargebacks from clients for faulty workmanship, property damage claims, or unreturned Company equipment discovered after the Technician’s departure.
Release: The remaining balance will be paid in full after 30 days, minus any documented repair costs or equipment losses.