Epstein Becker: New York City Enacts First of its Kind Law to Protect Freelance Workers | Practical Law

Epstein Becker: New York City Enacts First of its Kind Law to Protect Freelance Workers | Practical Law

This Law Firm Publication by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. discusses the Freelance Isn't Free Act, which New York City mayor Bill de Blasio signed on November 16, 2016. Under the Act, any contract for service by a freelance worker, valued at $800 or greater, must be put in writing. The publication details the requirements for both parties under such a written contract, notes that a hiring party may not discriminate against a freelancer for exercising his rights under the Act, and describes the claims and penalties permitted under the Act. The Freelance Isn't Free Act, which provides protections to an estimated 1.3 million freelance workers, takes effect on May 15, 2017.

Epstein Becker: New York City Enacts First of its Kind Law to Protect Freelance Workers

by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Law stated as at 29 Nov 2016 • New York, USA (National/Federal)
This Law Firm Publication by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. discusses the Freelance Isn't Free Act, which New York City mayor Bill de Blasio signed on November 16, 2016. Under the Act, any contract for service by a freelance worker, valued at $800 or greater, must be put in writing. The publication details the requirements for both parties under such a written contract, notes that a hiring party may not discriminate against a freelancer for exercising his rights under the Act, and describes the claims and penalties permitted under the Act. The Freelance Isn't Free Act, which provides protections to an estimated 1.3 million freelance workers, takes effect on May 15, 2017.
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