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Every contract is tailored to New York's specific laws and requirements — not a generic template.

Freelance Isn't Free Act

Freelance contracts for $800+ engagements automatically include all required terms: itemized services, payment deadlines, and anti-retaliation protections.

Wage Theft Prevention

Employment agreements include WTPA notices, proper payment frequency under Lab. Law § 191, and salary transparency disclosures.

Rent Stabilization (NYC)

Lease templates handle DHCR riders, HSTPA security deposit limits, and correct 30/60/90-day notice periods.

Sexual Harassment NDA Restrictions

NDAs comply with GOL § 5-336 requirements — 21-day consideration, 7-day revocation, and no mandatory arbitration per CPLR § 7515.

Evolving Non-Compete Landscape

Non-compete agreements follow the BDO Seidman framework with guidance on New York's shifting legislative landscape.

NYC Human Rights Law

Employment contracts include anti-discrimination provisions reflecting both state and city protections — among the broadest in the US.

New York contract types

Each contract is customized with New York-specific provisions — not a generic fill-in-the-blank form.

Non-Disclosure Agreement

Protect trade secrets and confidential business information with state-compliant confidentiality provisions.

New York Non-Disclosure Agreement

Freelance Contract

Define scope, payment terms, and IP ownership for freelance engagements.

New York Freelance Contract

Lease Agreement

Residential and commercial lease templates with state-specific tenant and landlord protections.

New York Lease Agreement

Service Agreement

Professional service contracts with clear deliverables, timelines, and liability provisions.

New York Service Agreement

Employment Agreement

Employment contracts with state-specific wage, benefit, and termination requirements.

New York Employment Agreement

Independent Contractor Agreement

Properly classify independent contractors and define the working relationship.

New York Independent Contractor Agreement

Key New York statutes

Important laws that govern contracts in New York.

  • Freelance Isn't Free Act

    NY Gen. Bus. Law Art. 44-A

    Requires written contracts for freelance engagements of $800+, with payment within 30 days.

  • Wage Theft Prevention Act

    NY Lab. Law § 195

    Requires written wage notices at hire and with each pay statement.

  • Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act

    HSTPA (2019)

    Caps security deposits at one month's rent and strengthens tenant protections statewide.

  • General Obligations Law § 5-1401

    GOL § 5-1401

    Allows parties to choose NY law for contracts over $250,000 regardless of connection to the state.

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