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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: January 2021
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. Trump DOL Issues New Rule; Biden White…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Side Hustle Guide for 2021
56% of Americans said they’d be more secure working for themselves than in a traditional job in 2020, up from 32% in 2011, according to the State of Independence Report by MBO Partners, a provider of back-office services to independent workers. For the groups hit hardest by job loss during the pandemic — women, people of…
Read MoreRemote Portuguese Island to House World’s First ‘Digital Nomad Village’
According to MBO Partners, a global consultancy, there are an estimated 41 million digital nomads worldwide based on the definition of those who are location independent, technology enabled, travel and work remotely with the blessing of their employers or are self-employed.
Read MoreContractor or Employee? The Department of Labor Gets Into the Debate of How to Classify Some Workers
What do an Uber driver, a food truck operator and a seasonal housekeeper at a ski resort all have in common? No one knows quite how to classify them in the workforce.
Read MoreMBO Partners® Announces 3 Executive Appointments to Further Platform Growth and Innovation
With new leadership appointments of Flavio Palaci, Will Davis and Graham Plaster, MBO demonstrates an aggressive 2021 growth trajectory and commitment to platform growth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HERNDON, VA – January 26, 2021 – MBO Partners®, the leading deep job platform for independent professionals, today announced that it has added three new members to its executive team. MBO adds Flavio Palaci as Chief Platform and Digital Transformation Officer, Will Davis as Chief Operations Officer,…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Roundtable: Key Trends for the Future of Work in 2021
Webinar Recap: Roundtable: Key Trends for the Future of Work in 2021
Read MoreCountries Experiment with Special Remote-Work Visas for ‘Digital Nomads’
MBO Partners’ 10th Annual State of Independence in America report shows that COVID-19 has shaken but not destroyed the resilience of independent workers; 48% are doing ok financially while 32% are living comfortably— hiving and nomadism are top strategies to survive and thrive in the new world of work
Read MoreDOL Updates Worker Classification Guidelines: What this New Rule Means for Enterprise Organizations and the Independent Professionals they Engage
On January 7, 2021, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule on the status of independent contractors. The new rule goes into effect on March 8, 2021. The new rule reaffirms the “economic reality” test to determine whether an individual is an independent contractor if s/he is in business for him/herself…
Read MoreWill 2021 Be the Year Digital Nomads Rise Again?
MBO Partners’ 10th Annual State of Independence in America report shows that COVID-19 has shaken but not destroyed the resilience of independent workers; 48% are doing ok financially while 32% are living comfortably— hiving and nomadism are top strategies to survive and thrive in the new world of work
Read MoreFive Trends Driving Independent Workforce Growth
Our 2020 State of Independence in America research explores the cyclical and structural forces that have contributed to, encouraged, and shaped the American independent workforce. Despite the setback that the COVID-19 pandemic had on all workers in the US economy in 2020, we anticipate a strong future of independent work. Five years down the road,…
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