Illinois’s Freelance Worker Protection Act Took Effect July 1, 2024

Over the last few years, local governments have taken the lead in adopting statutory protections for freelance workers across the country. These protections include requiring written contracts, specific payment dates, and a prohibition on discrimination and retaliation against freelance workers attempting to exercise their rights. On August 4, 2023, Illinois became the first state to adopt such statutory protections for freelance workers when Governor JB Pritzker signed the Freelance Worker Protection Act (the “Act”). The Act, which took effect on July 1, 2024, resembles other freelance worker laws but has its own nuances that companies should be mindful of to ensure their continued compliance. To read more, see our recent article.