The Weekly Independent: December 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, discusses four ways today’s leaders can use the independent workforce to complete their talent strategy in an op-ed for Forbes.

• A reflection on major independent workforce trends from 2018 and a look ahead to changes in the New Year.

• New changes to the joint-employer standard may make it difficult for contractor workers to hold employers accountable for labor law violations, Staffing Industry Analysts reports.

• Four key strategies to keep in mind for successful independent contractor engagement.

• Clients look for these red flags when considering engaging independent talent, says Forbes.

• JD Supra explores whether independent contractor transportation workers are exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act.

• Five marketing tips for independent business owners.

• Independent contractor compliance and misclassification news from the past month, from JD Supra.

• Entrepreneur gives tips for building a strong personal brand in 2019.

• An independent professional reflects on what she’s learned one year into self-employment.

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