by dankeelan | Apr 13, 2020 | Benefits, Featured, Insurance
The $2 trillion federal stimulus package passed on March 27th allowed for gig and freelance workers to apply for state unemployment benefits for the first time. But nearly three weeks later, it’s anyone’s guess as to when they will actually receive them....
by dankeelan | Apr 13, 2020 | Featured, Gig Workers, Jobs
Two years ago, I took my thriving freelance-writing business down to 20 hours a week of work, as I noticed that I had fallen into the trap of “More hours means more output, right?” At that point I had been writing full-time as a freelancer for six solid years and was...
by dankeelan | Apr 3, 2020 | Gig Workers, Tools
Freelance writers are technically self-employed. This fact can be intimidating for those who are used to working for a company rather than for themselves. Fortunately, there are numerous tools that make breaking out on your own easier. Here are ten free tools that...
by dankeelan | Apr 3, 2020 | Gig Workers
There are two million freelancers in the UK, and it’s estimated that they contribute £125 billion to the nation’s economy. However, the outbreak of Covid-19 is wreaking havoc on job pipelines amidst a global economic slowdown, and a lot of freelancers have...
by dankeelan | Apr 3, 2020 | Jobs
By every measure, the job market is getting grim. With many non-essential businesses forced to close, workers across the country are suddenly facing extended furloughs or lay-offs. The unemployment rate jumped to 4.4% — from 3.5% — its highest level...
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