Secure Your Freelance Business
Under California SB 988
Draft legally mandated contracts, monitor pay deadlines, and estimate statutory double damages. Select your scenario below to access our standalone compliance tools.
Select your scenario to run the compliance action flow:
Find Your Industry Contract Template
Don't use generic, uninspired agreements. Select your field to access 100% compliant, industry‑specific contractual blueprints.
Graphic Designer Contract Template
Protect your design assets and payments.
Web Developer Contract Template
Secure your development contracts.
Copywriter & Content Strategist Contract Template
Ensure copywriters get paid.
Photographer & Videographer Contract Template
Protect your photography earnings.
SB 988 Central Enforcement Hub
Direct access to our standalone interactive utilities built for California Freelance Worker Protection Act standards.
Contract Generator
Generate ironclad, SB 988-compliant freelance agreements in 30 seconds.
Penalty Calculator
Calculate double damages, late fees, and simulate corporate legal exposure.
Demand Letter Generator
Draft a formal SB 988 payment demand letter citing double damages — ready to send.
Contract Review
Paste an existing agreement and check it against SB 988's required clauses.
IRS Classification Check
3-minute self-audit against the IRS 20-factor 1099 vs. W-2 test.
ABC & Borello Test Audit
Check your California AB5 worker classification risk in 2 minutes.
Litigation Blueprint
Step-by-step small claims roadmap to sue non-paying clients without a lawyer.
Independent Contractor Laws by State
Free 1099 vs. W-2 classification and non-compete risk checks for Washington — with more states on the way.
Know Your Rights. Get Paid.
100+ guides for California freelancers and employers — covering contracts, late payments, demand letters, and more.
California Freelance Contract Requirements 2026
SB 988 mandates written contracts for any freelance engagement over $250. Non-compliance exposes you…
Run Free Compliance Scan →Industry TemplateCalifornia Tech Contractor Agreement Template (SB 988 Compliant)
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Generate Tech Contractor Agreement →Freelancer RightsClient Refuses to Pay Your Freelance Invoice in California
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Generate Demand Letter Now →Legal FAQIs an Email a Valid Contract for Freelance Work in California?
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