New York City and the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act

New York City and the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act

Freelance work and the so-called “gig economy” have come to represent an enormous element of the modern labor force, with at least 27% of American workers engaging in some freelance or temporary “gigs” in 2016. Now—at least in New York City—the law is beginning to...
NYC Enacts Scheduling Requirements to Benefit Fast Food Employees

NYC Enacts Scheduling Requirements to Benefit Fast Food Employees

New York City will soon adopt a series of laws which limit fast food employers’ ability to shift employees’ schedules on short notice. The legislative package, designated “Fair Workweek,” was signed into law on May 30, 2017, by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. The package’s...