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NY A08535
Bill
Status
1/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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Repeals section 191-d of the labor law and relocates freelance worker protections to a new article 44-A of the general business law.
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Requires written contracts for freelance workers earning $800 or more (individually or aggregated over 120 days), specifying services, compensation amount, payment date, and submission deadlines.
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Mandates payment of contracted compensation either by the date specified in the contract or within 30 days of service completion if no date is specified.
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Prohibits hiring parties from requiring freelance workers to accept reduced compensation as a condition of timely payment.
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Establishes enforcement mechanisms allowing the attorney general to investigate violations and seek civil penalties ($1,000-$3,000 per violation), while freelance workers may bring private lawsuits for damages, statutory damages of $250 for contract violations, double damages for payment violations, and attorney's fees.
Legislative Description
Relates to contracted compensation payments; 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 s8039
2/26/2024