1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUSThe Technician is engaged as an Independent Contractor (1099) and is not an employee of How ToSave A Life LLC.The Technician is responsible for all self-employment taxes and must provide their own tools, vehicle,and equipment.Nothing in this agreement creates an employer-employee relationship.2. MANDATORY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTSTechnicians have a 30-day grace period from their start date to provide proof of the following:• General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence with How To SaveA Life LLC listed as Additional Insured.• Workers’ Compensation coverage or a signed NYS CE-200 Exemption Form.Assignments may be suspended if proof is not provided within the required time.3. BACKGROUND & LEGAL COMPLIANCETechnicians must provide a clean criminal background check if required by the market.If drug testing is required by a specific market, the Contractor is responsible for the cost.Technicians must follow all OSHA and NYC safety standards while performing work.4. EQUIPMENT & PROPERTY LIABILITYThe Technician is financially responsible for any damage caused to customer property including walldamage, structural damage, or utility strikes.Any specialized company equipment issued to the Technician remains their responsibility and must bereturned upon request.Lost, stolen, or neglected equipment will be charged at full replacement cost.
5. RESIGNATION & NOTICE
Technicians must provide at least fourteen (14) days written notice before terminating this agreement inorder to maintain service continuity.6. FINAL PAYMENT & 14-DAY ESCROWUpon termination, the Technician’s final payment will be held for fourteen (14) days after the lastcompleted work order.This hold covers potential chargebacks, property damage claims, or unreturned equipment.Remaining funds will be released after the 14-day period minus documented deductions if applicable.AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTBy signing below, the Subcontractor confirms they have read, understood, and agree to comply with allterms and conditions in this Independent Contractor Agreement with How To Save A Life LLC.