Kaelyn Knox

On July 1, Illinois’s Freelance Worker Protection Act went into effect, offering new provisions for “contracting entities” regarding protections for their freelance workers. The “Act” marks Illinois as the first state to set specialized protections for freelancers, leading the way for other states to adopt similar rules. To read more about the widespread impact of the Freelance Worker Protection Act, read our latest article below from Shareholder James P. Looby. #EmploymentLaw #IllinoisLaw #FreelanceWorkerProtectionAct #FreelanceEmployment

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Are you an Illinois business that hires freelance workers and/or independent contractors? If so, there’s a new law in Illinois that may impact your business. The Illinois Freelance Workers Protection Act (the “FWPA”) went into effect on July 1st of this year. The FWPA provides protections for freelancers who provide services or products in Illinois or who work for a hiring entity located in Illinois, with some exceptions of course. Under the law, certain freelancers (also known as independent contracts) may be entitled to some rights when the value of their work totals $500 or more within a 120-day period. This means that business owners who contract freelance workers or independent contractors should assess whether their business complies with the FWPA or if any changes are necessary. You can read more about this new Illinois law and whether it applies to you in our latest newsletter. Link in comments! And if you'd like to chat about how this impacts your business, DM us to schedule time to speak with our attorneys free of charge.

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🚨 BREAKING: Freelance Isn't Free has officially gone into effect statewide in Illinois! This law protects independent contractors who create products or services in Illinois or who work for a hiring entity located in Illinois. Learn all about the law on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ekDpPb7X

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The Minnesota Supreme Court recognized a new tort this week with significant implications for businesses that use independent contractors. CJ Schoenwetter and I explore why our Supreme Court adopted the tort, and what its practical application is for business owners at the link below. If you are interested in whether your state has a similar rule, contact me. #LegalNews #MNSupremeCourt

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The minimum requirements for the training are listed in Section 2-109 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). Employers can use a model training program that the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) has developed or provide their training program as long as the program meets the state’s minimum requirements. You can learn more by reading this blog post. https://lnkd.in/ghd6fEH7 #workplaceinvestigations #hr #humanresources #workplaceviolence #workplaceinvestigation

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