In Wake Of Wuhan Virus, California Needs To Suspend Its Ban On Gig Work
The economy is already under pressure. No laws should prevent freelancers from using their labor as best they can to see themselves through this pandemic.
Chuck Schumer Just Declared War On Your Ability To Design Your Own Job
As House Democrats’ anti-freelancer bill moves to the Senate, it has attained the endorsement of New York Sen. Chuck Schumer.
Democrats To Gig Workers: Work Our Way Or Lose Your Jobs
If Democrat representatives in the House have their way, many Americans will be out of jobs they created for themselves, on their own terms.
Gig Workers Fight The Unions Trying To Take Away Their Self-Designed Jobs
No longer able to force employees to unionize, the AFL-CIO is trying to force contract workers into employment. But freelancers are fighting back.
Gig Economy Bans Would Put Freelance Writers Like Me Out Of Business
Vox Media announced they will be cutting hundreds of freelance writers to prepare for Assembly Bill 5 to go into effect in California at the start of the new year.
Freelancers And Gig Workers Don’t Need Lawmakers To Help Them Out Of A Job
Unable to think of a new way forward, state lawmakers are relying on past solutions to improve the gig economy — and this will only hurt freelance and gig workers.
Why Threatening The Gig Economy Means Threatening Working Mothers
Somehow the California State Assembly managed to threaten free press, freelance writers, and working mothers — all with a single piece of legislation.
How To Fight California’s New Nanny State Law Banning Freelance Work
In essence, California companies can no longer hire independent contractors to perform work within the normal scope of their business. This is devastating to workers who love their freedom.
Why Nostalgia For The Old Lifetime Job Economy Is Misguided And Dangerous
We decry as oppressive a one-size-fits-all approach to almost everything else in life. Why insist we apply such a standard for our employment?
De Blasio’s Uber Cap Is Exactly What The Taxi Industry Paid Him For
The taxi lobby is among New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s biggest donors. They just got a big win from him that will hurt most New Yorkers.
Competition Between Uber And Lyft Shows How Free Markets Make Life Better
Both companies work to keep each other smart, easy-to-use, and employee-friendly. Regulations and legislation can’t do that.
Why Ivy League Grads Are Going Into Multi-Level Marketing
Multi-level marketing is no longer the domain of the middle-aged mom. It’s your real estate agent, doctor, entertainment executive, and overachieving girlfriend who just had a baby.
We All Know What Unions Don’t: They’re History
President Obama’s Worker’s Voice Summit focused on archaic employment ideas instead of the innovations that are creating and improving jobs.
In An Uber Economy, Is Sharing Caring?
With the Labor Force Participation Rate at its lowest levels in decades, are we destined to become a nation of Uber drivers?
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