It is the policy of the village to afford equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices to all agents and independent contractors. The FWPA provides protections for freelance workers in Illinois.Under the law, freelance workers are entitled to all of the following: Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII generally does not apply to individuals who are found to be independent contractors. Employees are also provided unemployment and worker's compensation coverage. All employees regardless of their status (i.e. Short-term, part-time, or intern) must be trained. Title VII defines fewer protected classes under federal law.