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 emily@repguzzardi.com with any questions about this event.
Learn more about the Freelance Solidarity Project's Chicago chapter: https://nwu-chicago.org/