News
October 16, 2024
In a significant move to protect California's growing freelance workforce, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 988, the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA), into law on September 28, 2024. Effective January 1, 2025, this law imposes minimum contract requirements for private employers hiring independent contractors. Similar to the Los Angeles Freelance Worker Protections Ordinance, the FWPA requires written agreements between hiring parties and freelancers. These agreements must detail the nature of the services, compensation rates, and payment deadlines. The legislation aims to ensure that freelancers are paid on time and receive basic protections, helping to formalize and secure freelance work across the state.