Freelance Isn’t Free: Protecting Freelance Workers in Maryland and Around the U.S.
Freelance Isn’t Free: Protecting Freelance Workers in Maryland and Around the U.S.
Room 348: 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM
Did you know nearly 8 in 10 freelancers struggle with nonpayment? Freelancers are over a third of the national workforce and nonpayment affects individuals across all industries – from construction to television. On November 16, 2016, the first Freelance Isn’t Free Act was signed into law in New York City. Subsequently, similar legislation has passed in Seattle, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Illinois State, and New York State. This panel will consider the laws that have been passed, the protections afforded, and the variations within them. Additionally, the panel will assess opportunities to ensure freelancers in Maryland, a significant segment of Maryland’s workforce, get paid on time every time.
Panelists:
- Nicholas Cohen, Maryland Citizens for the Arts
- Rafael Espinal, Freelancers Union
- John Rudikoff, John Rudikoff Law
Moderator: Christia Ravenell, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts