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Employment Law Update: New York’s Freelance Isn't Free Law: What NY Employers Need to Know

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On August 28, 2024, New York State’s Freelance Isn’t Free Law (“FIFL”) took effect, extending protections to freelance workers statewide. This sweeping law is codified in a new Article 44-A to New York State’s General...more

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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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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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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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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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