The Freelance Worker Protection Act Is Law in Illinois – National Writers Union, Chicago chapter

Gov. Pritzker has signed the Freelance Worker Protection Act. Illinois sets a new standard in U.S. labor law on the Freelance Isn’t Free model.

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

#FreelanceIsntFree #FreelanceWorkerProtectionAct #freelance #labor #solidarity

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/

#FreelanceIsntFree #FreelanceWorkerProtectionAct #labor #union #solidarity

Urging the Freelance Worker Protection Act Forward – National Writers Union, Chicago chapter

The National Writers Union publicizes its call for Governor Pritzker’s signature on the landmark Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act.

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

#FreelanceIsntFree #FreelanceWorkerProtectionAct #Its1099Somewhere #freelance #labor #union #solidarity

Freelance Worker Protection Act: A Celebration

Freelance Worker Protection Act: A Celebration Thursday, June 15, from 6 to 8 pm | Middle Brow Bungalow, 2840 W Armitage Ave Join us as we celebrate the passage of state legislation protecting freelance workers from non-payment. Happy hour organized by State Rep. Will Guzzardi's Office & the Freelance Solidarity Project (National Writers Union). Appetizers included. Drinks will be available for purchase. All freelance workers welcome, but space in the venue is limited. Please RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. The Freelance Worker Protection Act will provide basic protections for freelance workers in Illinois (effective July 1, 2024): -Mandatory contracts -30-day payment terms -Payment agreement protections -Anti-retaliation -Double damages Please email [email protected] with any questions about this event. Learn more about the Freelance Solidarity Project's Chicago chapter: https://nwu-chicago.org/

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