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Creators at House hearing describe contract, payment‑term and tax challenges; call for education and clearer rules
Summary
Panelists told the House Small Business Committee that creators commonly face long payment terms, uneven contract provisions, inadequate business education and complex state tax obligations; witnesses urged SBA guidance, education programs and model contract terms to level the playing field.
Creators, talent managers and legal counsel told the House Small Business Committee that payment terms, contract clauses and tax compliance create recurring barriers for small creator businesses.
Kayla Moran, founder and managing attorney of Kayla Moran Law, said one‑sided contract terms and delayed payment schedules are common problems. “Often payment terms are net 60 or net 90, meaning a creator won't be paid for their work for up to 3 months,” Moran…
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