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Statutory Basis Under CA SB 988

Pursuant to California's Freelance Worker Protection Act (effective January 1, 2025, and fully operational in 2026), any client who fails to pay a freelance worker within 30 days of the contract deadline is subject to mandatory civil penalties.

If the contract value totals $250 or more over a 12-month period, judges are legally required to award double damages (2x the unpaid invoice amount), plus reasonable attorney fees and court costs, provided a written contract was established.

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