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<p><strong>DCWP <a href="https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/news/017-25/dcwp-settlement-buzzfeed-late-payments-freelancers">Announces Settlement</a> With BuzzFeed Over Late Payments to Freelancers!</strong>&nbsp;Freelancers who performed work for BuzzFeed and were not paid on time between May 8, 2019 and August 15, 2024 should <a href="https://a866-dcwpbp.nyc.gov/worker-complaint/file-complaint?topic=freelancer">file a claim promptly to participate in this settlement</a>.</p>
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<h1>Freelance Isn't Free Act<br /></h1>
<p>On May 15, 2017, <strong>Local Law 140 of 2016</strong> took effect. The law establishes and enhances protections for freelance workers, specifically the right to:</p>
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<li>A written contract</li>
<li>Timely and full payment</li>
<li>Protection from retaliation</li>
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<p>The law establishes penalties for violations of these rights, including statutory damages, double damages, injunctive relief, and attorney&rsquo;s fees.</p>
<p>Individual causes of action will be adjudicated in state court.</p>
<p>Where there is evidence of a pattern or practice of violations, the Corporation Counsel may bring civil action to recover a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.</p>
<p>This law also requires OLPS to receive complaints, create a court navigation program, and gather data and report on the effectiveness of the law.</p>
<p><strong>Are you a freelance worker in NYC?</strong> <a href="/site/dca/workers/workersrights/freelancer-workers.page">Know your rights</a></p>
<p><strong>Do you hire freelance workers?</strong> <a href="/site/dca/businesses/freelance-isnt-free-act.page">Know your responsibilities</a></p>
<h2>Laws and Rules</h2>
<p><a href="https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-130548">New York City Administrative Code &gt; Title 20: Consumer and Worker Protection &gt; Chapter 10: Freelance Workers</a></p>
<p><a href="https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-103858">Rules of the City of New York &gt; Title 6: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection &gt; Chapter 7: Office of Labor Policy and Standards &gt; Subchapter E: Freelance Workers</a></p>
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<h2>Press Releases and Reports</h2>
<p>06/05/2025: <a href="https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/news/017-25/dcwp-settlement-buzzfeed-late-payments-freelancers">Read release: DCWP Announces Settlement With BuzzFeed Over Late Payments to Freelancers</a></p>
<p>03/01/2024: <a href="https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/news/013-24/department-consumer-worker-protection-releases-workers-bill-rights--one-stop-shop-for">Read release: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Releases Workers' Bill of Rights: A One-Stop-Shop for Understanding Your Labor Rights in NYC</a></p>
<p>11/01/2023: <a href="/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/workers/DCWP-Freelance-Isnt-Free-Act-Five-YearReport-2023.pdf">Read report: 5-Year Report on NYC's Freelance Isn't Free Act</a></p>
<p>10/26/2023: <a href="https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/news/051-23/department-consumer-worker-protection-freelancers-union-celebrate-launch-nyc-free-tax">Read press release: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and Freelancers Union Celebrate Launch of NYC Free Tax Prep Services for Self-Employed Filers</a></p>
<p>07/12/2023: <a href="https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/504-23/mayor-adams-settlement-media-company-l-officiel-usa-violations-freelance">Read release: Mayor Adams Announces Settlement With Media Company L&rsquo;Officiel USA Over Violations of Freelance Isn't Free Act</a></p>
<p>09/28/2022: <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mome/news/07282022-freelancers-hub.page">Read press release: Freelancers Union Opens Its Doors: A Hub for NYC's Independent Workforce</a></p>
<p>05/15/2018: <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/799-21/new-york-city-sues-french-fashion-media-company-l-officiel-usa-failing-pay-nyc-freelancers">Read press release: New York City Sues French Fashion Media Company L'Officiel USA for Failing to pay NYC Freelancers</a></p>
<p>05/15/2018: <a href="/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/workers/Demanding-Rights-in-an-On-Demand-Economy.pdf">Read report: Demanding Rights in an On-Demand Economy: Key Findings from Year One of NYC&rsquo;s Freelance Isn&rsquo;t Free Act</a></p>
<p>05/15/2018: <a href="/site/dca/media/pr051518-DCA-Report-Marking-First-Year-Freelance-Isnt-Free-Act.page">Read press release: Freedom for Freelancers: Department of Consumer Affairs Releases Report Marking the First Year of the Freelance Isn't Free Act</a></p>
<p>05/15/2017: <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/307-17/freelancers-aren-t-free-mayor-first-nation-protections-freelance-workers">Read press release: Freelancers Aren't Free: Mayor Announces First in Nation Protections for Freelance Workers</a></p>
<p>11/16/2016: <a href="http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/890-16/mayor-bill-de-blasio-signs-legislation-strengthening-protections-freelance-workers">Read press release: Mayor Bill de Blasio Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for Freelance Workers</a></p>
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