"John," a freelancer, teaches, and he's always received positive evaluations. So why did one company that contracted with him suddenly stop paying? Hear his story of working on his own and unprotected.

Senator Squadron introduced S8084 in the Senate today. The bill would authorize the department of labor to investigate complaints and make claims for compensation when clients don't pay their freelancers

These stories are practically ripped from the headlines—except that freelancers are so vulnerable when it comes to deadbeat clients, they can't even reveal their identities. Watch the 3rd video in our L&D:SWU series.

What better way to wrap up 20+ years of Law and Order than with a good, hard look into the rampant exploitation of freelancers? Watch the video below, then spread the word about our new and improved series send–off.