The Weekly Independent: July 23, 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.

• How to overcome common concerns when engaging independent contractors.

• Demand for temporary workers is high and is expected to increase, HR Dive reports.

• What is the gig economy, and how does it work? New Hampshire Business Review explains.

• How to write a Scope of Work (SOW).

• The Trump administration Department of Labor (DOL) has issued their first guidance on independent contractors, Lexology reports.

• Business.com investigates why companies are choosing freelancers over full-time employees.

• Tech HQ explores the far-reaching impact of the gig economy.

• SHRM gives advice on interviewing and evaluating freelancers.

• Tips for saving for retirement when you’re self-employed from Kiplinger.

• How to engage freelancers to do their best work, according to Forbes.

• The Federal Circuit agreed to dismiss claims of independent contractor misclassification in recent case Lee v. United States, Lexology reports.

• Business 2 Community provides a guide to financial planning in between freelance gigs.

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