The regulatory terms proposed in FIFA aim to protect freelance contractors in New York and New York-based businesses from wage theft by setting clearly written contractual terms and payment agreements. At a state level, the bill would allow freelancers to collect double compensation if they are not paid in a timely manner and make it easier for freelancers to make claims on payments that are owed.
Source: Authors Guild Urges New York Governor to Sign Freelance Isn’t Free Act into Law