New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act goes into effect on July 24, 2017. Anticipated rules to “clarify” the Act, which amend Title 6 of the City’s Rules by adding a new chapter 12, have now been promulgated by the...more
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The New York City Council has approved a bill that makes it an “unlawful discriminatory practice” for employers to inquire about the salary history of a prospective employee, or to rely upon salary history unless the...more
On October 27, 2016, the New York City Council approved a bill that would establish protections for freelance workers. It is expected that Mayor DiBlasio will sign the bill into law in the near future....more