On August 28, 2024, the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act
added Article 44-A to the General Business Law to provide protections to
freelance workers, including contractual requirements and a formal
enforcement process.
The Department of Labor has developed a model contract that can be used to meet the contract requirements of the Freelance Isn’t Free Act.
If you are a freelance worker and you believe your rights under the law have been violated, you can file a complaint with the New York State Attorney General.