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Freelance
NY freelancers have a new law on their side
May 17, 2017
New York freelancers who have trouble getting paid on time, or sometimes at all, have a new law on their side. The “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act went into effect this week. It’s the first law in the country to protect independent contractors from getting stiffed. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Why careers are gone, and jobs are going next
Jun 17, 2016
Job security erodes as companies get more work done with fewer "direct hires"
Loyalty frays for both employers and employees
Jun 13, 2016
Companies use contractors to benefit from flexibility, and many workers want it, too
Glam App creators explain their beauty services model
by
Molly Wood
Feb 15, 2016
The on-demand beauty app gives stylists the ability to book their own clients.
Freelancers: From 'hustlers' into 'heroes for hire'
Feb 11, 2014
As more and more Americans work freelance jobs, a new industry emerges to meet their needs
Financial commandments from the 'Freelancer's Bible'
Jan 4, 2013
Sara Horowitz, founder of the Freelancers Union and author of "The Freelancer's Bible," shares tips and tricks for getting work, getting by and budgeting on an independent contractor's salary.
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Headhunters adapt to gig-based economy
Jan 4, 2013
As the creative economy moves toward contract work, headhunters are evolving their approach to business, as well.
Five fee-setting strategies for freelancers
Jan 2, 2013
Planning your next freelancing gig? Before you settle on a rate, take a look at these fee-setting strategies.
Instagram beats Twitter in user engagement
by
Molly Wood
Sep 27, 2012
Twitter had more active users in August, and the world is getting more freelancers working online all the time.