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New Protections for Freelancers Statewide Under the New York Freelance Isn’t Free Act

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Originally effective in New York City from May 15, 2017, the New York Freelance Isn’t Free Act will now expand its protections to freelance workers across the entire state, effective August 28, 2024. This updated legislation...more

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New York Enacts New Requirements for Independent Contractor Relationships

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New York State recently enacted a new Article 44-A of the New York State General Business Law, known as the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (“Act”). Once it goes into effect on August 28, 2024, the Act will require individuals and...more

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New York Appellate Court Takes First Crack at Interpreting NYC’s Freelancing Law

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The First Department of the Supreme Court, Appellate Division (the “Appellate Division”) recently issued the first appellate decision interpreting New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA). Plaintiffs – a photography...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

No “Summer Slow-Down” for Manufacturers – Regulatory Changes Continue

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Readers of this space may recall my recent posts highlighting court and legislative changes to employment laws, regulations and policies affecting manufacturers. See e.g. “‘Manufacturing’ Law: Courts Also Move to Fill the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York City’s “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act Also Isn’t Waivable

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Recently issued final rules impose additional restrictions including prohibitions on requiring independent contractors to waive certain rights. The Freelance Isn’t Free Act is a recent New York City law that went into...more

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Update: NYC Adopts New Rules Implementing Freelance Law

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Earlier this year, we reported that New York City adopted The Establishing Protections for Freelance Workers Act, also known as the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, (the “Freelance Law”). As explained in our prior blog, under the...more

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NYC Consumer Affairs Department Adopts Final Rules on Freelance Isn’t Free Act

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Hiring parties should review their current independent contractor agreements to ensure compliance with the adopted rules....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Newly Adopted “Freelance Isn’t Free” Rules Rife with Preemption Issues Under FAA

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Regulatory rules issued in connection with New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act seek to prohibit arbitration of claims under the Act and class action waivers in contracts covered by the law. U.S....more

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New Rules Applicable to NYC’s Freelance Isn't Free Act Prevents Covered Employers from Utilizing Arbitration Provisions and Class...

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New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act goes into effect on July 24, 2017. Anticipated rules to “clarify” the Act, which amend Title 6 of the City’s Rules by adding a new chapter 12, have now been promulgated by the...more

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NYC’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Might End Up Impacting Businesses Across the Country

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Many workers are leaving the comfort and stability of traditional 9 to 5 jobs in favor of more flexible options. This paradigm shift may be new to the general public, but it certainly does not appear to be a passing fad. In...more

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New Freelancer Law Imposes Additional Requirements For NYC Companies Contracting With Freelancers

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The Establishing Protections for Freelance Workers Act, also known as the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, (the “Freelance Law”), which was touted by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio as the first law in the nation aimed at...more

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Freelance Isn’t Free: New York City Reins in Independent Contractors, One Work Provider at a Time

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New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act (or FIFA, for short) is not just an attention-grabbing name, but game-changing legislation that has imposed unprecedented regulations on the Five Borough “gig economy.” FIFA, which...more

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NYC's "Freelance Isn't Free" Act Effective May 15, 2017

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A new law regulating the hiring and payment of freelancers in New York City took effect May 15, 2017. The “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act impacts a large range of industries that routinely rely on independent contractors,...more

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Attention Employers: New York City’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Takes Effect

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Businesses, organizations, and individuals alike in New York City should be aware that on May 15, 2017, the City’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (the “Act”) went into effect. The Act significantly broadens safeguards for...more

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NYC Says Put It in Writing for Freelancers, Stop Asking Job Candidates their Prior Salaries - The Freelance Isn’t Free Act...

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Beginning May 15, 2017, independent contractors in New York City will be provided with heightened protections under the law, and those engaging independent contractors will, in most instances, be legally required to do so...more

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New York City’s First-in-the-Nation Independent Contractor Law Takes Effect Next Week

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On May 15, 2017, a first-in-the-nation law regulating the relationship between independent contractors and those who retain their services goes into effect in New York City. Regardless of where a company is headquartered, it...more

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Employers' Use of Independent Contractors Restricted by New Law and Court Decision

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Employers nationwide and, in particular, those in New York City and New York state, should carefully consider their obligations to formalize policies concerning independent contractors based on New York City's Freelance Isn't...more

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