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NY A06040
Bill
Status
3/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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Requires written contracts for freelance work valued at $800 or more (individually or aggregated over 120 days), including names, addresses, services itemized, compensation rates, and payment dates
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Mandates payment by the contract-specified date or within 30 days of service completion if no date is specified, and prohibits requiring freelancers to accept less than the contracted amount as a condition of timely payment
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Prohibits retaliation against freelance workers who exercise their rights under the act, including threats, harassment, denial of work opportunities, or discrimination
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Establishes enforcement through the Department of Labor complaint process and private lawsuits, with remedies including double damages, $250 statutory damages for contract violations, and attorneys' fees for prevailing plaintiffs
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Excludes sales representatives, licensed attorneys, licensed medical professionals, construction contractors, and government entities from the definition of covered freelance workers or hiring parties
Legislative Description
Enacts the "freelance isn't free act"; provides for the payment of freelance workers as independent contractors, including requiring written contracts; timely payment of compensation and handling controversies relating to payment, complaint procedures, and penalties; excludes construction contracts.
Last Action
substituted by s5026
6/8/2023