Freelance Isn't Free Day at the Hub!

CO-WORKING WILL BE CLOSED!

Workshops will be In-Person ONLY!

Join us on May 15th to celebrate the eighth anniversary of the landmark Freelance Isn't Free Act. This act serves to protect freelancers and ensure they receive the financial compensation they're entitled to, as well as provide important legal safety nets should a client attempt to avoid payment.

9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Enjoy some breakfast and network with other members, as well receiving one-on-one support from one of our Knowledge Bar Consultants. Members can meet with the following experts:

• - Branding/Marketing + Strategy
• - Financial Planning/Retirement
• - Business Development/Resources
• - Tech/Software Productivity
• - Insurance
• - Website critiques + other freelance resources

12:30 PM to 2 PM

Catered lunch at the Hub.

2 PM to 3 PM

A speaker from the Department of Consumer Worker Protections will provide a primer on how to utilize the Freelance Isn’t Free act, should you need to pursue payment from an unresponsive client. They’ll provide details on how to file a complaint with the city, access court navigation services, and should the situation escalate, ensure that you collect the financial restitution you’re owed. A lawyer will also be present to discuss writing a demand letter and how to prepare for Small Claims Court, if that option is needed.

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Join a 1-on-1 chat with our Program Director, Jalen and our in-house lawyer, John Rudikoff on dispute resolution for freelancers and other tips to protect yourself from non-paying clients.

4:30 PM to 6 PM

Cap off the day with an informal happy hour and a chance to get to know your fellow freelancers. Drinks and refreshments will be served.

Partnered with:

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)—formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)—protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCA licenses more than 59,000 businesses in more than 50 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCA protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCA empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to be educated consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCA also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities.

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