On Sep. 4, CAL LEG passed bill relating to freelance worker protection.
CAL LEG passed SB 988, which established the Freelance worker protection act, to impose minimum requirements on contracts between hiring party, freelance worker.
Part 5 (starting with Sec 18100) added to Business and professions codeCAL LEG 7-5.
Bill Provisions
Requires hiring entity provide written contract to freelance worker, retain at least 4yrs.
Also required to pay freelance worker the compensation specified by such contract, or if not specified, no later than 30 days after completion of freelance worker’s services.
Prohibit a hiring party from discriminating or taking adverse action against a freelance worker for taking specified actions relating to the enforcement of bill provisions.
Authorized aggrieved freelance worker, public prosecutor bring civil action to enforce.
Provisions apply only to contracts entered into or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2025.
Legislative History
On Jan. 30, 2024, bill introduced into Senate; on May 20, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On May 21, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Aug. 26, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Aug. 28, 2024, Senate concurred with Assembly amendments; bill enrolled.
On Sep. 4, 2024, bill SB 988 was presented to the governor; bill is pending review.
Effectiveness
If approved, provisions become effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approved
On Sep. 28, 2024, CAL LEG reported governor signed SB 988, assigned Chapter 870.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 870, 9/28/2024;, Bill SB988, 9/4/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 7;
