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CA SB988
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes minimum contract requirements for hiring parties retaining freelance workers earning $250 or more, effective January 1, 2025
- Requires written contracts that include worker name/address, itemized services, compensation rate/method, and payment date, with hiring parties retaining contracts for 4 years
- Mandates payment of contracted compensation by the specified date or within 30 days of service completion if no date is specified
- Prohibits hiring parties from discriminating against or taking adverse action against freelance workers for opposing practices, participating in enforcement proceedings, or asserting rights under this part
- Allows aggrieved freelance workers or public prosecutors to sue for violations, with damages including up to twice unpaid amounts, additional $1,000 penalty for refusing written contracts, and reasonable attorney's fees
Legislative Description
Freelance Worker Protection Act.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 870, Statutes of 2024.
9/28/2024
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/25/2024
Judiciary6/20/2024
Labor and Employment5/28/2024
Appropriations4/17/2024
Judiciary4/10/2024
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement2/14/2024
Rules1/30/2024
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