New York City's settlement agreement with BuzzFeed addresses overdue payments to freelance contributors in alignment with the Freelance Isn't Free Act. The act mandates timely payment and written contracts for freelancers and has been enforced since 2017, leading to significant recoveries for over 3,500 cases. The consent order requires BuzzFeed to pay $50,000, with provisions for additional freelancers to claim payments. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the importance of timely compensation for workers and the city's commitment to ensuring accountability in freelance work arrangements.
According to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), since this law was enacted in 2017, the department has handled nearly 4,300 complaints about potential violations, closed more than 3,500 cases, and helped freelancers recover over $3,470,000.
It's simple: Everyone deserves to be paid on time for their work, and our administration will always hold companies that break these crucial laws accountable, said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
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