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Archive for August 2018
Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: August, 2018
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. California Legislature Will Not Address Dynamex This…
Read MoreStudy: 4.8M independent workers label themselves as ‘digital nomads’
HR Dive reports on MBO Partners’ State of Independence research brief on digital nomads.
Read MoreDigital Nomadism Goes Mainstream
Forbes reports on MBO Partners’ latest State of Independence Research Brief about digital nomads, citing CEO Gene Zaino.
Read MoreThe Agile Workforce
MBO Partners’ CEO, Gene Zaino, discusses the present and future of America’s independent workforce in an interview for the BIGcast.
Read MoreWhy More Workers are Joining the Digital Nomad Workforce
If you’ve ever aspired to travel the world without quitting your job, know that you’re in good company. According to new estimates from MBO Partners’ 2018 State of Independence in America research, 17 million independent workers aspire to someday become digital nomads, a term referencing workers who embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel…
Read MoreHow Portable Benefits Impact the Gig Economy
As the American independent workforce continues to grow, the discussions surrounding non-employee and self-employed benefits and protections continue to gain steam. A potential solution to this issue, portable benefits, has been receiving significant attention for the last few years. What are portable benefits? Portable benefits are a proposed system that would allow an independent contractor, or…
Read More49% Say Independent Contracting is Safer Than Full-Time Work, Survey Shows
MBO Partners’ State of Independence research is cited in a story that talks about how an increasing number of independent contractors feel that contract work is more secure than traditional jobs.
Read MoreGig economy workers need benefits. These companies are popping up to help
An article discussing the rise of businesses and nonprofits providing affordable worker benefits for independent professionals cites Gene Zaino, CEO of MBO Partners.
Read MoreDon’t Retire Start A Micro Business
MBO Partners’ State of Independence research is mentioned in a story discussing the importance of microbusinesses.
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