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Independent Contractors: New York

Independent Contractors requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Melissa Fleischer, HR Learning Center LLC

Updating Author: Brightmine Editorial Team

Summary

New York considers different factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under its employment laws. In addition, the New York State Freelance Isn't Free Act regulates covered business that hire freelance workers to perform services in the state of New York. This guide provides an in-depth review of New York employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.