3 Things To Know About LA's Freelancer Protection Law

This Law360 article by Jon Steingart covers the various aspects of the new Los Angeles Freelancer Protection Law and different ways for employers to ease potential friction.

Magnit Associate General Counsel Phoebe Cachuela is quoted in the piece recommending that companies hiring contractors should include contract terms which allow them to assess performance before making payments or risk having to pay without assurance the work will be complete. "This is a primary inherent risk to engaging independent contractors, especially new ones with less established books of business or clientele", said Cachuela.

For more on strategies on how to navigate the new ordinance and mitigate any potential compliance risks, read the full article at Law360.com.