Freelance Isn’t Free Act now law in NYC
“Designed to protect freelance workers against nonpayment, the Freelance Isn’t Free Act mandates contracts for gigs paying over $800, and increases penalties for clients found guilty of late or nonpayment.”
https://blog.freelancersunion.org/2016/11/17/mayor-de-blasio-signs-freelance-isnt-free-act-into-law/
On November 16, 2016, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act into law, and it will go into effect 180 days from signing. The law only impacts those freelancing in New York City. From the Freelancers Union blog: “This legislation is the first-of-its-kind in the nation and marks an important moment in labor history as it recognizes independent workers as a distinct group. Freelancers Union hopes to engage with its members nationally to replicate this legislation in cities across the states.”
MALC made this a key issue in our 2016 Labor Policy Paper that was released at the 10th annual Artists Under the Dome event on November 2nd. Currently, MALC is exploring legislative and regulatory initiatives in our state to address this issue and the other key areas outlined in the labor policy paper.
Read more about the NYC law here:
http://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2530972&GUID=61F8754B-80AF-493E-895E-D6D17209776E
Be sure to follow the Freelancers Union blog:
https://www.freelancersunion.org/
And, please sign the petition to bring the Freelance Isn’t Free Act to your city:
https://www.freelanceisntfree.org/