Jan. 2, 2025
SB 988: Empowers freelance workers with new payment and contract protections
Emily Burkhardt Vicente
Partner Hunton, Andrews & Kurth LLP
Email: ebvicente@huntonak.com
Emily is co-chair of the firm's Labor and Employment group.
Jesse Borja
Associate Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
California's governor signed into law SB 988, which is known as the "Freelance Worker Protection Act." SB 988 establishes new contractual protections for any independent contractor classified as a "freelance worker" starting Jan. 1, 2025. Proponents of the law say it will enhance the financial stability and legal protections for freelance workers in California by ensuring timely payment and providing avenues to address contract violations.
Under SB 988, a &q...
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