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News & Press: Advocacy

The Graphic Artists Guild Applauds the Passage of the Freelance Isn’t Free Act

Friday, June 3, 2022  
Posted by: Rebecca Blake (National Advocacy Liaison)
photo of color printout of a flyer about the New York State Freelance Isn't Free Act (2022)

The Graphic Artists Guild applauds the passage of the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (S. 8369 / A. 9368) in New York State.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Harry Bronson, who introduced the bill in February of this year. Because of their efforts, freelancers and independent contractors will have much needed protections against non-payment, late payment, and retaliatory harassment when they seek to have their invoices paid.

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