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New Protections for Freelancers Statewide Under the New York Freelance Isn’t Free Act

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Originally effective in New York City from May 15, 2017, the New York Freelance Isn’t Free Act will now expand its protections to freelance workers across the entire state, effective August 28, 2024. This updated legislation...more

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NYC Lawmakers Consider Broad Non-Compete Ban: What Businesses Need to Know

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After a failed attempt to ban non-compete agreements statewide last year, New York City legislators are now poised to take matters into their own hands. Just weeks ago, the New York City Council unveiled a trio of proposed...more

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Talk About Competition! New York City Considers Three Different Noncompete Bans

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Q: Is New York City considering a total ban on noncompete agreements? A: Yes — a total ban on noncompete agreements would be the result of one of the three noncompete bills currently pending in the New York City Council,...more

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Members of the New York City Council Introduce Three Bills Seeking To Restrict Employers’ Use of Non-Competes

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Members of the New York City Council are looking to accomplish what the New York State Legislature could not – proposing various bans on the use of non-competes in New York City. On February 28, 2024, members of the New York...more

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New York Passes Law Protecting Solo Independent Contractors

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On November 21, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S5026 into law, enacting the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (“the Act”). The Act provides that freelance workers or solo independent contractors (referred to...more

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New York State’s ‘Freelance Isn’t Free’ Act: What You Need To Know

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Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act (the Act), which aims to provide freelance workers certain protections across the state. New York employers who use freelancers or independent...more

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Another State Enacts Legislation To Protect Independent Contractors: A Quickening Trend

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There is a general trend in the country to narrow the scope of who can be an independent contractor and to provide such individuals more “rights” concerning their employment, or engagement. More States are passing laws...more

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Illinois Enacts Freelance Worker Protection Act

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Illinois has enacted broad protections for freelance workers. The Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) requires entities contracting with freelance workers to provide written contracts and timely compensation and authorizes...more

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FAQs About the Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance: What Businesses Need to Know (And Do)

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Freelance workers in Los Angeles now have more protections than ever before thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council. The Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, made part of the L.A. Municipal Code effective July...more

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City of Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance

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On July 1, 2023, the City of Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance went into effect. The ordinance sets forth certain requirements for hiring entities retaining freelance workers operating within the City of Los...more

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Written Contract Will Be Required For Many Independent Contractors And Freelance Workers In Los Angeles Starting July 1, 2023

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A new city ordinance in Los Angeles will take effect on July 1, 2023, which requires a written contract for many independent contractors and freelance workers who work in the city. This ordinance, known as the Freelance...more

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New York State Legislature Passes Bill Banning Non-Compete Agreements and Other Employment Legislation

New York’s Legislature concluded its legislative session with a flurry of activity, including the passage of four notable employment-related bills. In sum, these four bills (i) ban the use of non-compete agreements, (ii)...more

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New York State Legislature Again Passes the Freelance Isn’t Free Act

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The New York State Assembly and Senate have overwhelmingly passed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (A.6040). The legislation heads to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office for her to sign or veto. The State Senate passed S.5026 by a...more

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New York Lawmakers Pass a Flurry of Worker Protection Laws

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As the New York State legislative session came to a close, state lawmakers passed a flurry of laws providing protections to workers, ranging from wage protections for freelance workers, prohibitions against absence control...more

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Workflow of the week: How to Manage Freelance Employees with Workflow Automation

Tips for automating and streamlining the management of your freelance workers, contractors, and temporary employees - With a rapidly-growing freelance workforce, the current state of the job market, and generous...more

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Executive Regulations of the New UAE Labour Law

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INTRODUCTION - In our previous alert, we provided an overview of some of the key changes that were introduced by the new Federal Labour Law No. 33 of 2021 (New Law), which repeals Federal Labour Law No. 8 of 1980. The New...more

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Minneapolis Increases Protections for Freelance Workers

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The growth of freelance work has exploded in recent years and shows no signs of stopping.  Effective January 1, 2021, a new ordinance that could have a significant impact on independent contractors and the companies with...more

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Key German Labor and Employment Law Developments of 2019 and What’s to Come in 2020

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As the new year begins, it is a good time to look at key developments in German labor and employment law in 2019 and look ahead in 2020. With respect to 2019, corporate legal and human resources departments should be aware of...more

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Mark Your Calendars, New York Employers: A Look at the 2020 Effective Dates for Employment-Related Legislation

2019 brought a number of important changes in the law that warrant the attention of New York employers. Start off the new year right and ensure your calendars are up to date by including the 2020 effective dates of these New...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OLNS #3 – Employment Law for Young Tech Companies

At start-up, young technology companies focus entirely on their products, want to pitch and bring VC investors on board. Every euro in the budget counts, personnel is often limited, and legal advice seems expensive. For these...more

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Zombie Apocalypse? Another (Unconstitutional?) California Assault on Arbitration

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Seyfarth Synopsis. On Thursday, September 5, 2019, the Legislature passed AB 51. This bill would ban mandatory arbitration agreements with respect to claims under the Labor Code and the Fair Employment and Housing Act while...more

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New ABC Test For Independent Contractors Sends California Employers Reeling

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The “ABC test” recently adopted by the California Supreme Court in the Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court case is now touted as the best way to make the distinction between an “exploited employee” and an...more

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Gig Worker’s Hopes Of Arguing Case In Court Are Dashed By Arbitration Agreement

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A delivery driver for gig economy company DoorDash has been ordered by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to take his misclassification case to a private arbitrator instead of court pursuant to a valid arbitration agreement he...more

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Avoid the Pitfalls of NYC Freelancer Law

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New York City's Freelance Isn't Free Act ("Act") took effect on May 15, 2017, and applies to any freelance contracts or agreements entered into on or after that date. The Act requires all agreements for freelance work of a...more

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Gig Economy — Bike Couriers Set the Wheels in Motion on Workers Benefits

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‘Gig’ economy: Latest developments - In a further challenge by a worker in the ‘gig’ economy, an Employment Tribunal has ruled that a cycle courier was a ‘worker’ and qualified for various employment protections. The...more

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