The Alligators of Albany Strike Solo Self-Employment

Deceptively Written Bill Targets Individuals, Wraps Itself in "Parity Between Two Different Types of Laborers"

New York State has attacked individuals wishing to work for themselves and be their own boss.

The "Freelance isn't Free" bill was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on November 22, 2023 and is based on a 2016 NY City statute. The new law employs subtle and destructive legislative tactics, which New Jobs America is unraveling so self-employers nationwide can push back. For starters, here is the state law's text.

NEW YORK STATE ONLINE VERSION OF s5026

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