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January
New Rights for Independent Contractors in New York
If you are an independent contractor in New York, life just became easier for you. New local and state laws extended rights to independent contractors that were once limited to employees. You will enjoy better legal standings if you face harassment, discrimination or nonpayment for your work.
This is welcome news if you enjoy working as a freelancer but never appreciated the limits on enforcing your rights. Here are summaries of these new laws and how they will help you.
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