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Freelance Isn't Free Act
Information for Businesses: Freelance Workers
The Freelance Isn’t Free Act (Local Law 140 of 2016) establishes and enhances protections for freelance workers, specifically: the right to a written contract, the right to be paid timely and in full, and the right to be free of retaliation. Download a copy of the Law and Rules.
Brochure for Hiring Parties
Download Do You Hire Freelance Workers? Know NYC Law brochure in:
Model Contract
Download Model Contract for Freelance Workers in:
Frequently Asked Questions
Webinar Training for Hiring Parties
Download Presentation Slides on Freelance Isn't Free Act: Free Webinar for Hiring Parties (held on June 15, 2017)
Freedom for Freelancers: Department of Consumer Affairs Releases Report Marking the First Year of the Freelance Isn't Free Act
- Read 05/15/18 press release on law's first year.
- Download report titled, "Demanding Rights in an On-Demand Economy: Key Findings from Year One of NYC’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act."
Questions?
Email us at freelancer@dca.nyc.gov