The Weekly Independent: February 18, 2019

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.

• Three important components of independent contractor compliance to minimize the risk of misclassification.

• Effective use of contingent and freelance workers is something HR professionals need to consider in 2019, says HR Technologist.

• The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court order, concluding that an in-home caregiver may be an employee and not an independent contractor, Lexology reports.

• Four steps to managing and measuring the success of your independent workforce.

• Gig economy platforms in Europe may face future challenges in light of recent rulings, according to JD Supra.

• Forbes explores why HR must embrace the freelance revolution.

• The CPA Journal takes a deep dive into the IRS and Department of Labor’s focus on worker classification.

• Six tax tips for freelancers from Mic.

• The way we work is changing, but independent contractor risk remains the same, says Workforce.

• Forbes asks: is the UK after Brexit a freelance economy?

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