The Weekly Independent: May 22, 2017

Staying on top of your field means staying ahead of the biggest news stories. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.

• New York City’s “Freelance Isn’t Free” law took effect last week. The act puts strict requirements in place for individuals or entities that engage freelance workers.
• Best practices for managing an independent contractor workforce.
• Branding and marketing tips for your freelance business.
• How to set boundaries at work as an independent contractor.
• Uber is piloting a new workers’ compensation program that may inspire other gig economy platforms, Bloomberg BNA reports.
• Forbes suggests 5 important goals to keep in mind during your first two years of freelancing.
• 78 percent of UK freelancers have seen either no change or an increase in 2017 freelance earnings, according to a new survey.
• Thinking of creating a personal website? Here are 10 website development tools to put to use.
• 7 reasons to consider becoming an independent contractor.

• Some gig economy workers are using a loophole to avoid paying taxes, The Wall Street Journal reports.

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