The Weekly Independent: October 22, 2018

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.

• Our recap of key themes from the 2018 SIA CWS Summit and GigE events.

• Independent work and coworking increase mental and physical well-being, says Small Business Labs.

• How independent professionals can land a contract with a big company.

• A Legal Talk Network podcast discusses independent contractors and the perils of misclassification.

• Uber drivers propose a $1.3 million deal in a nationwide misclassification case, Reuters reports.

• Forbes explores how to maintain a productive mindset when you are self-employed.

• Freddie Mac now offers the first and only self-employment income assessment solution available for the mortgage industry.

• Four questions to ask before hiring a freelancer, according to Fox Business.

• Website security is an important factor for independent contractors to consider, says Forbes.

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