. & O o @ O \ ol / RO CASH MAAUN y / [FREELANCE NEW YORK STATE’S “FREELANCE ISN’T FREE ACT” IS EFFECTIVE AS OF AUGUST 28, 2024 BY JOSHUA ZUCKERBERG, LAKEISHA CATON, AND VANESSA P. AVELLO New York State’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (the “State FIFA”) took effect on August 28, 2024. Similar to New York City’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (the “City FIFA”), which took effect in 2017, the State FIFA extends rights to freelance workers across the state to ensure that they obtain a written contract, are compensated for all services performed in a timely manner, and are protected from discrimination. Many employers in New York have been operating under the requirements of the City FIFA for the last seven years, so complying with the State FIFA will not be a radical change for them. However, now that the State FIFA is in effect, all employers in New York who engage freelance workers must become familiar with the new law and ensure compliance. Read the Full Article Here Joshua Zuckerberg Partner Email me | 212.326.0885 LaKeisha M.A. Caton Partner Email me | 212.326.0841 Vanessa P. Avello Associate Email me | 212.326.0163 LinkedIn Twitter YouTube | | Forward to a Friend © Copyright 2024 Pryor Cashman LLP. Attorney Advertising.