The Weekly Independent: November 13, 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.

• MBO Partners’ CEO, Gene Zaino talks about worker misclassification and what businesses should do in the event of an IRS audit in a Forbes op-ed.

• The upcoming tax reform bill may include language around a worker misclassification safe harbor for businesses, Lexology reports.

• Recruiter explores the future of the independent workforce.

• How self-employed professionals can create a successful parental leave plan.

• Women who freelance are paid a third less than men, Inc. reports.

• Highly-skilled independent professionals are on the rise. Here’s a look at how this trend could change our economy.

• Spend Matters investigates how to incorporate diversity and inclusion practices into contingent labor programs.

• Debunking 10 myths about what it’s like to be an independent contractor.

• Uber has lost their appeal in a UK employment rights case, the Guardian reports.

• The fastest-growing skill among freelancers? Robotics, according to new data.

• The Wall Street Journal explores why savings and tax planning is critical for freelancers and contract workers.

• OZY looks into the happiness of entrepreneurs.

• Vanity Fair explores why are their so many gig economy lawsuits.

• Tips for differentiating between UK contractors and employees.

• What the high-end gig economy means for the procurement sector, according to Spend Matters.

• Fortune looks at why the Affordable Care Act has been such an important resource for freelance and part-time workers.

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