The Weekly Independent: November 27, 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.

• Instacart delivery workers are protesting sub-minimum wage pay, Gizmodo reports.

• Six tips for managing scope creep and keeping your projects on track.

• Can the freelance economy help with the U.S. hiring crunch?

• A blockchain-based freelancer marketplace could provide the straightforward process independent contractors seek, Dataconomy reports.

• Five popular industries for independent professionals.

• The Guardian explores the rights of British athletes, who are currently not treated as employees by UK Sport.

• Finance Wire explores whether or not you should consider starting a small business if you are self-employed.

• Business Insider looks at what happens if your business does not file year-end reports.

• Four work locations to consider if you’re self-employed.

• The UK government is under pressure to draft legislation that would fine companies that misclassify workers, The Times reports.

• There are fewer opportunities for the middle class in D.C. and the gig economy may carry partial blame, The Washington Post says.

• A new report finds the gig economy is helping small businesses grow this holiday season.

• Miami has the most freelancers, independent contractors, and self-employed workers per capita in the nation, but the income of these workers remains relatively low.

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