Category: Freelancing

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Adopts Broad Ban on the Use of Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Agreements 

From JDSupra, Peter Bariso and Bilal Sayyed provide an excellent review of the Federal Trade Commission’s new…

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Final Rule Banning Noncompetes Challenged in Court on Same Day 

From JDSupra, Kristin Ahr, Mitch Boyarsky, Michelle Johnson, Hannah Kays, Kraig Long and Phillip Strach discuss the…

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bans Non-Compete Agreements 

From JDSupra, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC reports that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a…

Posted in Freelancing New York

New York State to Require Written Agreements for Independent Contractors

From JDSupra, Lisa Dayan discusses the Freelance Isn’t Free Act recently passed in New York. The Freelance…

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New Study Reveals Surge in Six-Figure Earners – A Defining Moment for American Independents

MBO Partners reports an increase in the number of workers choosing to work independently. Demand, supply and…

Posted in Freelancing Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property in the Gig Economy: Navigating Ownership and Protection

From JDSupra, Benjamin Stasa discusses the challenges of managing intellectual property rights in the freelance economy that involves…

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Balancing a Side Gig While Navigating Addiction Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide

Every individual’s journey toward a substance-free life is unique, fraught with challenges, triumphs, and transformations. For parents…

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Entering the Workforce After High School: A Comprehensive Guide

Graduating from high school is an exciting time in anyone’s life. It’s a period filled with choices…

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The Blueprint for Small Business Expansion: A Comprehensive Guide

The journey of expanding a small business can be both exhilarating and challenging. It requires careful planning,…

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Reaching for the Stars: Finding a Mentor in Your Chosen Field of Work

Having someone to look up to and learn from is one of the best ways to help…

Posted in Freelancing Misclassification

IRS reminder to report all gig economy income 

The IRS reminds gig workers that their earnings are taxable income. WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service…

Posted in Freelancing Misclassification

FTC Order Requires HomeAdvisor to Pay Up To $7.2 Million and Stop Deceptively Marketing its Leads for Home Improvement Projects 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed order requiring HomeAdvisor, Inc. to pay $7.2 million for…