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FREELANCE ISN'T FREE

With more and more of the work force all over New York going out on their own and working as either freelancers or independent contractors, Companies have not hesitated to try and take advantage of these independent contractors or freelancers by cheating them on the fees that they are due.

**WHAT CAN A FREELANCER IN NEW YORK DO IF THEY WEREN'T PAID**
New York has powerful laws that protect freelancers. Both New York State and New York City have enacted the Freelance Isn't Free Act, which allows freelancers who haven't been paid for the work that they performed, to sue for not only what they are due, but liquidated damages of at least 100% of what is owed, plus attorneys fees.
Our NYC commercial litigation attorneys who represent freelancers have begun using this law with great success and we will continue to fight for freelancers. Our business lawyers are committed to making sure freelancers get what they are entitled to.

Why Freelancers Turn to Michael H. Joseph PLLC

You Can
Afford Our Help

It costs nothing to review your case with us. If you hire our team, you'll pay nothing unless we get you a monetary recover. We believe free lancers who performed the work should get what they are entitled to including their attorney's fees, which we will collect as payment if we win your case.

Millions in Restitution

Our attorneys have secured millions for clients who have suffered due to the negligence and misconduct of others. We have everything to gain by helping you collect maximum restitution, so you can trust that we will dedicate our resources to helping you achieve justice.

We Do the Work
for Our Clients

Our dedication to clients facing off with entities both big and small has been covered in publications like the New York Daily News, Huffington Post, New York Post, and more. Our firm is known, and we are proud of the reputation we have earned for achieving justice.

How We Can Help You

Freelancers are a sizable and important part of today's workforce. Under the Freelance Isn't Free Act of 2017, freelancers owed more than $800 for work performed in four months or less are entitled to a written contract, timely and full payment, and protection from retaliation. If your employer is found to be in violation of the act, you could be entitled to double your losses and your attorney's fees. Our firm helps:

Clients who haven't been paid.

Your employer must pay you in full on or before the date specified in the contract. Without a specific date, the employer must pay the freelancer in full within 30 days of completing the work. If your pay is overdue, we are here to help.

Clients dealing with an illegal payment proposal.

If your employer has offered to give partial payment by the due date, with the rest to be paid later, this is a violation. Our firm is committed to helping freelancers whose employers want to circumvent the law.

Clients threatened with retaliation.

If your employer has threatened to blacklist you or otherwise penalize you for exercising your rights under the Freelance Isn't Free Act, it's illegal. Michael H. Joseph PLLC is ready to protect your rights.

If you are a freelancer who has suffered any of these violations, now is the perfect time to reach out to an attorney who can help you collect what you are owed. We have law offices in Manhattan and White Plains to serve you. Call today:

(212) 858-0503

Two Steps Wronged Freelancers Should Take

1. Contact an Attorney

An attorney will help you present a clear, fact-based case for maximum compensation. Our attorneys have handled many of these cases and understand how to make your position known to the state.

2. File a Complaint

Your attorney will help you file a complaint in the New York Supreme Court and will aggressively fight to get you paid. With our help, you can take all the right steps to collect what you are owed and hold your employer accountable.