The Weekly Independent: September 17, 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.

• MBO Partners’ CEO, Gene Zaino, writes about the growing trend of digital nomads in an op-ed for Tlnt.

• 10 important differences between independent contractors and employees.

• Forbes asks: how ready is your organization for the freelance revolution?

• How to improve your contingent workforce management program.

• California’s employee versus independent contractor test just got more complicated, Bloomberg BNA reports.

• The IRS provides information about tax reform changes affecting small businesses and self-employed taxpayers.

• Five signs your freelance business is ready to go full-time, according to Entrepreneur.

• The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proposed a new joint-employer definition, which may result in fewer businesses being labeled as joint employers, Blomberg Law reports.

• How to tackle loneliness when working as an independent professional.

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