by dankeelan | Jun 8, 2021 | Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
The EEOC plans to tackle discrimination and harassment faced by workers who say they’ve been misclassified as independent contractors, an issue that’s drawn more attention with the proliferation of the gig economy. Across industries, lawsuits alleging that contractors...
by dankeelan | Jun 1, 2021 | Featured, Publishing, Tips, Writing
Freelance writing sometimes feels like embarking on a grueling mountain hike in scorching weather when you haven’t exercised in years and have a wonky left knee and lower back issues. Trying to ignore the park ranger’s snarky comment about it being “a...
by dankeelan | Jun 1, 2021 | Featured, Remote Work, Veterans
Leaving service is enough of a sea change on its own, but combine that with a worldwide economic downturn, and vets now have to think more carefully about how they seek and submit for job opportunities. With many companies at least temporarily remote, and plenty of...
by dankeelan | Jun 1, 2021 | Featured, Remote Work, Tips
There’s a fine line between being a successful remote employee and one who misses the mark. If you have struggled WFH because of the pandemic, remember 2020 was a normal reaction to an abnormal year, says former U.S. diplomat and resilience expert, Beth Payne, who...
by dankeelan | Jun 1, 2021 | Featured, Future of Work
The Future of Work is Now, and It is Freelance. After nearly a year and a half of remote working, employees are working 2.5 hours longer. Moreover, companies are executing new initiatives and strategies for the first time. This, coupled with fewer resources...
by dankeelan | May 25, 2021 | Benefits, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
President Joe Biden’s Labor Department on Wednesday rescinded a Trump-era rule that would have made it easier for businesses in the United States to classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. “By...
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