The Weekly Independent: October 15, 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.Forbes explores whether a boss-free future is in store.

• Five reasons to hire independent contractors.

• JD Supra’s September independent contractor misclassification and compliance news update.

• The UK government may be planning a crackdown on self-employed people who work through private companies, sparking outrage among independent contractors, The Times reports.

• Small business certifications to consider as an independent professional.

• Independent contractor classifications aren’t becoming “safer,” the National Law Review notes.

• Slate looks at how the new Supreme Court makeup may change decisions regarding independent worker rights.

• Forbes looks at what exactly constitutes an independent contractor designation.

• How to establish long-term relationships with clients, according to Entrepreneur.

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