At Next Level, our greatest goals are to help more Americans own a home, to start and operate a small business, to obtain reasonably priced, quality health care, to raise a family, and, to be able to live and retire with dignity.

We strive to offer our employees the benefits of having more freedom, more options, more opportunities for advancement and more control over their lives.  We believe these are goals worthy of a great company.  We are not afraid to say what we mean and to mean what we say.

We believe that everyone, regardless of race, sex, creed, religion, ethnicity, or background, deserves the opportunity to live the American Dream.  We believe that words like ethics, honor, integrity and honesty mean something and determine the difference between our organization and everyone else.  We believe in relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

Every day, we work harder to ensure that your work experience as an employee of Next Level is among the best that you will ever have.

Also, with success, and ambition to develop further, comes a parallel ambition to use our skills and resources in other ways to benefit the wider community.  At Next Level we believe businesses such as ours can make valuable contributions to alleviating social inequities in the communities in which we work and live.

Every day, we work harder to ensure that your work experience as an employee of Next Level is among the best that you will ever have.

Also, with success, and ambition to develop further, comes a parallel commitment to use our skills and resources in other ways to benefit the wider community.  At Next Level we believe businesses such as ours can make valuable contributions to alleviating social inequities in the communities in which we work and live.

We are confident that all employees share a commitment to carrying out or mission in an ethical, legal and professional manner.  These guidelines are intended to highlight areas of possible concern and help you do your job in the best way you can.

Our Code of Ethics covers a wide range of business practices and procedures.  It does not cover every issue that may arise, but it sets our basic principles to guide all officers and employees of the Company.  All of our directors, officers, and employees must conduct themselves accordingly and seek to avoid even the appearance of improper behavior.

Next Level is dependent upon the public’s trust.  Preservation of that trust and Next Level’s reputation for excellence requires careful observance of the spirit and the intent of all the Company’s policies, as well as applicable laws and regulations.

The Company’s members, Board of Managers and management wholeheartedly endorse this Code and are personally committed to assuring that everyone in the organization adheres to these ethical guidelines.

Employees are expected to be sensitive to any situations that can adversely impact the Company’s reputation.  They are expected to exercise good judgment in the way they conduct business.  Following are guidelines that all employees should be aware of.  If you have any questions or would like additional information on these guidelines, please contact a Supervisor or Corporate Officer.

Further details related to these standards of business ethics and conduct may be presented in various policies and employees are expected to familiarize themselves with such detail and conduct themselves accordingly.

Thanks for joining us and we are confident that you will find your work here to be both challenging and rewarding.

Government Laws and Regulations

Next Level will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and other compliance requirements demanded by federal, state and local governments.  Next Level will not pursue any business opportunity that requires unethical or illegal activity.

Improper Payments

Next Level employees will not solicit, accept, offer or pay bribes, kickbacks or other illegal incentives for the purpose of personal gain or inducing business for Next Level and/or Customers.

Gifts

Except in limited circumstances, the giving or receiving of gifts, which might influence business decisions, is prohibited.

Entertainment

Attending business lunches or meals with a vendor, sales representative or other person transacting or potentially transacting business with Next Level is not prohibited, provided the value and frequency of such meals does not compromise a business relationship or influence your judgment.

IMPROPER Collaboration with Competitors

Next Level will comply with all laws pertaining to antitrust and competition.  Such laws generally forbid any kind of understanding or agreement, whether written or verbal, between competitors to fix or control fees for services or terms; divide markets; or engage in boycotts or any other activity that restrains competition.

Billing

Next Level will not tolerate submission of any invoices for payment or reimbursement that are intentionally false, fraudulent, inaccurate, incomplete or fictitious.

Accurate Record Keeping

All Next Level financial, Customer and employee records must be accurate, timely, reliable and properly stored.  Next Level emphasizes the need for honesty and accuracy in all of our transactions.  The accuracy and thoroughness of Next Level records are an essential element of substantiating ethical and professional business practices.

Inside Information and Stock Tipping

Employees are prohibited from trading the stock of any Company based on material non-public information, or recommending that others trade stock based on such information.

Information Security

Employees must comply with all laws and regulations that pertain to privacy and confidentiality of financial, proprietary and other sensitive information or records which are created, maintained or used in your daily work.

Conflicts of Interest

Next Level employees are prohibited from engaging in any activity, which conflicts with the business interests of Next Level and/or Customer or otherwise impedes their own job performance.

Copyright Laws

Next Level employees, contractors and consultants may not duplicate copyrighted materials in any form without written permission of the copyright/license holder, whether these materials used on Next Level premises or elsewhere.

Complying with Government Requests

Next Level employees must comply with all requests for information from any regulatory agency in an accurate and timely manner and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations governing such requests.

Basic Workplace Compliance and Ethics Standards
Fair and Equitable Treatment

Next Level will ensure that employees are afforded non-discriminatory terms, conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with the law, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, disability or any other factor protected by applicable law.

Honest Communications

Next Level is committed to the truthful and accurate communication of information about our services.  Advertising and other promotional materials will be honest and factual, not misleading or deceptive.

Privacy

Next Level endeavors to respect employee’s privacy.  However, Next Level retains the right to search any and all Next Level property at any time, including, but not limited to offices, desks, e-mail, and voicemail.  An employee’s private conduct off the job is not Next Level’s concern, unless it impairs an employee’s performance on the job, or potentially affects the reputation or business interests of Next Level.

Intellectual Property

Inventions, designs, know-how and innovations that an employee conceives or devises are assets of Next Level..

Sound Environmental Practices

Next Level is committed to observing all environmental policies, procedures, laws and regulations.  Employees must properly dispose of environmentally sensitive materials and hazardous materials.

Proper Use of Company Assets

Next Level employees are personally responsible and accountable for the proper expenditure of Next Level funds and the protection of Next Level’s property.

Continuing Responsibility

Employees are expected to take due care in safeguarding Next Level’s tangible and intangible assets against loss or unauthorized use, and to report promptly any misuse by others.  Employees are also legally required to protect the confidentiality of Next Level information and trade secrets – even when the employee is no longer a Next Level employee.