The Weekly Independent: October 23, 2017

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.

• In an op-ed for Fortune, Washington state legislator Monica Stonier discusses a bill she introduced that would require companies using independent contractors to contribute to a portable benefits fund.

• Debunking 10 independent contractor engagement myths.

• A new report on the state of the gig economy questions whether or not gig workers are paid enough.

• Why the future is freelance, according to business.com.
• How to navigate the RFP process and create a successful project bid.

• Bloomberg explores how many people are keeping their traditional jobs while picking up project-based work.

• A detailed look at how the ABC test applies to independent contractors from JD Supra.

• Freelance engineers and designers can find the highest rates in San Francisco, according to a new report.

• Keep your independent business booming during the holidays with these traditional marketing tips from Entrepreneur.
• The San Diego Union-Tribune discusses how to distinguish between employees and independent contractors in the context of a recent misclassification case.

• HR executives are increasingly adopting new technologies to source and pay independents, HRE Daily reports.

• Los Angeles is considering blocking companies from doing business at its port if they use truck drivers classified as independent contractors.

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