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Independent Contractor Checklist
CHECK OUT THE CONTRACTOR
In the event you need a contractor to do work for your entity,
here are somethings to look for and things to do to make sure
you get the best quality contractor for the job.
- Screen contractors carefully
- Utilize reputable firms
- Check references
- Investigate losses, violations, and accidents
- Confirm that they are insured
- Make sure they are in good standing both
legally and financially
PUT CONTRACTS IN WRITING
- Make sure all contracts are written instead
of verbal agreements
- Use clear and concise language
- Spell out responsibilities and liabilities
- Leave no ambiguities
INCLUDE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT & WARRANTY
- Incorporate an indemnification/hold harmless
agreement to transfer risk
- Incorporate a Breach of Warranty Clause
for protection
GET ADDED
- Make sure you are added as an additional
insured
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UTILIZE
LEGAL COUNSEL
- Involve your legal counsel throughout the process
- Before signing, have counsel review all contracts
GET PROOF
- Obtain certificates of insurance
- Carefully look over the certificates for crucial information
- Keep the certificates on file
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Certificate of insurance
- Proper limits
- Named additional insured
- Contractor's other insurance/workers' compensation
- Notification if policy cancelled, non-renewed, or reduced
- Effective dates
BE THOROUGH
- Check out contractors thoroughly before the work begins
- Have the contracts thoroughly reviewed, read, and understood
- Have no doubts; consult professionals such as your legal counsel
and independent insurance agent
- Confirm the project with the contractor
- Monitor the contractor's progress before, during, and
after the work is completed
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