New York Enacts Statewide “Freelance Isn’t Free” Legislation

On Aug. 28, 2024, the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” went into place. Back in 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (the Act or FIFA), which was amended on March 1, 2024. The Act is codified in Article 44-A of the New York General Business Law. Article 44-A of the General Business Law creates several protections for freelance workers retained as independent contractors. The Act is intended to ensure that freelance workers receive timely compensation for all services performed.

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