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California just passed the Freelancer Worker Protection Act (SB 988)

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https://nwu.org/governor-newsom-signs-senator-wieners-freelance-worker-bill-into-law/

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Governor Newsom Signs Senator Wiener's Freelance Worker Bill Into Law | NWU
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National Writers Union
Published
Sep 29 2024
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  1. teaearlgraycold
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    That’s a big deal. In my personal experience with the recently CA laws, lawyers are super eager to pounce if you have the proof the suit is covered by a clause like this. Freelance clients will be...

    Freelancers who are the victim of non-payment are entitled to damages equal to double the payment originally specified in their contract, plus costs and attorney’s fees.

    That’s a big deal. In my personal experience with the recently CA laws, lawyers are super eager to pounce if you have the proof the suit is covered by a clause like this. Freelance clients will be very afraid of late payment.

    9 votes
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    skybrian
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    A bit more about the details here: This page has those definitions. It looks like it only protects some kinds of white collar work, not construction, gardening, child care, etc?

    A bit more about the details here:

    Under the new law, “freelance worker” is defined as a person or organization composed of no more than one person, whether or not incorporated or employing a trade name, that is hired or retained as a bona fide independent contractor by the hiring party to provide professional services in exchange for an amount equal to or greater than $250. The Act only applies to freelance-style services listed in California Labor Code Section 2778(b)(2).

    This page has those definitions. It looks like it only protects some kinds of white collar work, not construction, gardening, child care, etc?

    4 votes
    1. DefinitelyNotAFae
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      Foresters are included. But it may be that some of the more typical trades (and childcare too I suppose) are covered under existing laws.

      Foresters are included. But it may be that some of the more typical trades (and childcare too I suppose) are covered under existing laws.

      5 votes