The Weekly Independent: October 1, 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.

• The number of six-figure freelancers rose 70% in seven years, Forbes reports.

• Learn more about high-earning independent professionals in MBO Partners’ latest State of Independence research brief.

• The Verge and HR Dive report on Uber’s big win to keep drivers classified as independent contractors.

• September’s monthly round-up of independent contractor misclassification and compliance news.

• Retailers share liability for misclassified truck drivers at California ports under a new law, the Los Angeles Times reports.

• The Labor Department may be looking to change regulations governing gig workers and independent contractors, Bloomberg BNA reports.

• Field service businesses would benefit from the freelance economy, Spend Matters says.

• Forbes asks an important question: what do freelancers think about working in your organization?

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