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ARTICLE · 13 JUNE 2025

Hiring Models In New York?

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The New York State Fashion Workers Act (NYS Labor Law, Article 36)goes into effect next week and establishes new workplace protections for models working in New York...

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The New York State Fashion Workers Act (NYS Labor Law, Article 36)goes into effect next week and establishes new workplace protections for models working in New York and new responsibilities and requirements for "model management companies," "model management groups," and "clients." These responsibilities, requirements and protections are explained in detail on the New York State's Department of Labor website, here. They include clarity in financial arrangements, non-harassment policies, approval rights for certain content, limitation on length of representation agreements, and more. The Act also includes a number of prohibitions, such as requiring deposits or fees from a model to secure representation, charging a commission greater than 20%, and deducting expenses without approval.

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Originally published by the New York Legal Ethics Reporter

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