Employment Law for Artists: Updates to the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (CLE)
Length: 1 h
Interested in employment law? Get the most recent updates to the Freelance Isn’t Free Act!
About this program:
This class will cover the New York City Freelance Isn’t Free Act and the New York State Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which both protect independent contractors when individuals and companies that hired them fail to pay for the work performed. We will discuss what rights independent contractors are afforded under these laws, how courts have interpreted these laws since their implementation, and different ways workers can use these laws to protect themselves.
Continuing Legal Education Credits: 1.5 Continuing Legal Education Professional Practice credits for attorneys (approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys).
Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).
INSTRUCTORS:
Jenny Brejt, Attorney at Virginia & Ambinder, LLP
Jenny Brejt is an Associate at Virginia & Ambinder LLP in New York. Her practice includes a wide variety of labor and employment matters, including wage and hour litigation, as well as sexual harassment, retaliation, and discrimination based on gender, age, race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and religion.
She received her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, with a Concentration in Intellectual Property and Information Law, and her B.S. from Brooklyn College, where she graduated summa cum laude.
During law school, Jenny served as an extern at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition, Jenny served as a judicial intern for the Hon. Joan A Madden, Supreme Court of New York, New York County.
Jenny is admitted to practice in New York State Courts, New Jersey State Courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Jenny has successfully argued cases before the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, including on matters relating to freelancers’ rights.
FEES:
If you are a VLA member, email registrations@vlany.org to receive a discount code that will allow you to access and purchase your ticket.
Full-Time Students and Artists Over Sixty: $5
Arts Professional VLA Members: $10
Arts Professional Non-VLA Members: $15
Legal Professional VLA Members (CLE): $115
Legal Professional Non-VLA Members (CLE): $125
Young Associate Members (YAM’s) and Associate Board Members (CLE): $85
Please note that if you wish to receive CLE credit, you must purchase an attorney ticket (Legal Professional Non-Member or Legal Professional Member).
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