State Freelancer Law Lookup

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Strong Protection

New York

Freelance Isn't Free Act

Statute / Citation

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Payment Deadline

30 days after work completion

Penalty for Non-Payment

Double damages + attorney fees + $250 civil penalty

Where to File

NY Civil Court / NYC Dept of Consumer & Worker Protection

What This Means For You

Your state has one of the strongest freelancer payment laws in the country.

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Educational use only. This tool is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Laws change — verify current statutes before sending legal correspondence. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Your next steps

From overdue invoice to paid

Look up your state

Find your exact legal rights and the penalties clients face for not paying you.

Send the right email

Use our 4-email escalation sequence — from polite reminder to formal legal demand.

Cite the law

Reference the exact statute in your demand letter. Clients who see this pay faster.

File if needed

Our small claims guide walks you through every step, including what to bring to court.

Everything you need to recover your money

The Freelancer Invoice Recovery Kit includes six ready-to-use legal tools — no lawyer required.

4-email escalation sequence with subject lines
State law reference sheet for all 50 states + DC
Fill-in-the-blanks formal demand letter (1 page)
Evidence documentation checklist (2 pages)
Small claims court guide — 10 states + universal guide
Jurisdiction-neutral late fee contract clause

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