Freelance Isn't Free Act

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Freelance Isn't Free Act
New York City Council
Territorial extentNew York City, US
Enacted16 November 2016
Legislative history
Bill published on7 December 2015
Introduced byBrad Lander
Conference committee bill passed26 October 2016
Keywords
Labor law
Status: Current legislation

The Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA) is a local New York City law passed by the New York City Council in 2016 that protects the labor rights of freelance workers. The bill passed unanimously, after lobbying by the Freelancers Union.[1] The law was officially enacted on May 15, 2017.[2]

The law provides a legal definition for freelance work in New York City and requires companies to provide contracts for freelance workers whenever the work exceeds $800.[2] Without a contract, companies are still required to pay freelancers within 30 days of the work being completed. Finally, companies can't punish workers for exercising the rights granted by the law, and the law allows freelancers to charge penalty fees against companies that violate its clauses.[2] The Act is intended to protect freelancers against clients that unreasonably withhold or delay payment for work.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Dodd, Amber D. "Making Freelancing in New York a Little Less Stressful". Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Gunzenhauser Popper, Nancy (3 May 2017). "Reminder: NYC's Freelance Isn't Free Act Takes Effect on May 15". The National Law Review. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  3. ^ Levoritz, Yoni. "How unintended consequences may undermine the Freelance Isn't Free Act". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.

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