The Weekly Independent: May 30, 2017

By MBO Partners • May 30, 2017

3 MIN

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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.

Last week, MBO Partners announced that we’ve accepted a significant minority growth investment from Primus Capital. Spend Matters covered the exciting news with a deeper look.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) introduced the Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act—legislation that would encourage the development of portable benefits programs for independent workers.
Avoid misclassification risk by ensuring independent contractors are the best match for your next project.
MBO Partners was named to the Spend Matters 50 Providers to Watch list for the third year in a row.
How to apply the framework behind New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act to your independent business.
On its two-month anniversary, there are still lingering questions and confusion in the UK around IR35 reform.
Fast Company looks at why some gig economy startups are choosing to hire employees over independent contractors.
10 content marketing tools and tips to create brand awareness, engage your target audience, and achieve business results.
Deliveroo claims their delivery riders prefer the freedom and flexibility independent contractor classification provides over the benefits of full-time employment.
An opinion on why the U.S. government isn’t on board with the idea of independent contractors.
Entrepreneur lists 25 in-demand skills that people are willing to pay for.

California port and rail truck drivers who were misclassified as independent contractors were awarded nearly $1 million in reimbursement for expenses and unlawful deductions.

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