Freelance Isn’t Free Law in New York

The Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section (EASL) presents "Freelance Isn’t Free Law in New York"

Many people working in the Entertainment Industry in New York do so as a freelancer / independent contractor. Effective in 2017, the New York City Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) established protections for freelance workers including the right to a written contract, timely and full payment, and protection from retaliation. Recently legislation has been proposed in the New York State Assembly for a similar statewide law [2021/A9368]. This programl will discuss the success of FIFA, possible impediments to a claim, the likelihood of recovery, and the efforts to enact protections for freelancers throughout New York State.

Speakers

Planning Chair: Rosemarie Tully, Esq., Rosemarie Tully, P.C.

Moderator: Cheryl L. Davis, Esq., Author's Guild

Planning Co-Chair;Panelist: Anne Labarbera, Esq., Anne LaBarbera Professional Corporation

Planning Co-Chair: Ethan Y. Bordman, Esq., Ethan Y. Bordman, PLLC

Lloyd Lesperance, Chief of Staff, Freelancers Union

Planning Co-Chair;Panelist: Diane Krausz, Esq., Law Office of Diane Krausz

Rachel Feingold, Esq., Virginia & Ambinder

Umair Kazi, Director of Advocacy and Policy, Authors Guild

Planning Co-Chair;Panelist: Robert L. Seigel, Esq., Law Office of Robert L. Seigel