Paula Lopez, November 22, 2016. On November 16, 2016, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act,” which amends Title 10 of the N.Y.C. Administrative Code to provide certain protection to freelance workers.  In passing this law, New York City is the first city in the country to enact legislation that affords protections to freelance workers.  Proponents of the law note that independent contractors and freelance workers make up the fastest growing sector of the workforce and should have protections that ensure full and…

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