Everything You Need to Know About the ‘Gig Economy’
From ERE, Sal Trifilio provides an excellent overview of the gig economy. While I might disagree with Sal’s definition
Vermont Committee Hears Independent Contractor Bills
Workcompcentral reports on legislation being considered by the Vermont legislature. Workcompcentral says: House Bill 773 by Rep. William Botzow, D-Bennington,
New rules needed for independent contractors
From the Stowe Reporter, Vermont Republican State Representative Heidi Scheuermann proposes a new definition for independent contractors. Heidi writes:
Just Because You Say It, Doesn’t Make It So
From JDSupra, Mark Neuberger and Larry S. Perlman provide excellent advice on how to properly engage with independent contractors. The write: Be Prepared
More Married Women Are Entrepreneurs, But Single Women Lead Entrepreneurial Growth, Study Shows
The Georgia State University News reports that the percentage of married women who are self employed is double the percentage
Don’t overregulate the sharing economy
From the Cavalier Daily, Bobby Doyle argues against regulating the sharing economy too much because “strong regulations will destroy this
Is It Better to Be Taxed as an Employee or Independent Contractor?
From the Oblivious Investor, Mike Piper discusses the differences in taxes for independent contractors and employees. Mike writes: So
Lawsuit Against Handy Technologies For Alleged Misclassification of Cleaners as Independent Contractors
Benzinga, reports that a class action lawsuit was filed against Handy Technologies alleging that the company misclassified their cleaners
Independent Contractors & Misclassification In The Trucking Industry
From the Dolman Law Group, Matthew Dolman discusses independent contractors in the trucking industry and provides guidance for independent contractors
Employee Misclassification Crackdown Gains Momentum
From HCMWorks, Mark Liebenthal discusses the increased focus on employee misclassification. He reports that it is not just trucking and transportation and
Class action says Pepperidge Farm needs to treat in-store display workers as employees, not contractors
From the Cook County Record, Dana Herra reports that a lawsuit has been brought claiming that Pepperidge Farm workers have
Guide to Independent Contractor and Freelance Jobs
From Job-Hunt.org, Susan P. Joyce provide a guide to how independent and freelance jobs. Susan reviews how they work, the difference between