It’s big news. It’s also just a start. EVERY state needs this law. One down, 49 to go.
https://nwu-chicago.org/2023/08/08/the-freelance-worker-protection-act-is-law-in-illinois/

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The Freelance Worker Protection Act IS LAW in Illinois — enacted by signature of the governor Friday. It takes effect July 1, 2024.

Congrats Illinois, you’ve made labor history (again)!
https://gov.illinois.gov/news/press-release.26838.html

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We want Pritzker to make some overdue U.S. history and get this law, the Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act, on the books.
https://nwu-chicago.org/2023/06/29/urging-governor-pritzker-to-sign-the-freelance-worker-protection-act/

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Thursday this week, independent contractors / freelancers / 1099ers in & around Chicago! A little happy hour bonding over the Freelance Worker Protection Act, passed in both IL chambers and headed to Gov. Pritzker’s desk.

Join Chicago FSPers and bill sponsor Will Guzzardi at Middle Brow brewery in Logan Square, June 15, 6–8 PM.

Just do organizers a favor and RSVP: https://bit.ly/FWPA-IL

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