10.27.16 - Sara Horowitz: Putting government on freelancers’ side
"New York has always been a trendsetter for new ideas: We’ve got the country’s biggest bike-share program, universal pre-K, a host of other innovations — and soon, there will be a new one to add to the list."
"The New York City Council will vote Thursday to pass legislation that will ensure that independent workers of all kinds will no longer have to worry about getting paid. Under the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, millions of independent workers in New York City can now turn to local government for help if an employer tries to stiff them."