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Sign of the Times? New Law Protects Florida Companies from Misclassification Claims When Aiding Gig Economy Workers in Emergencies

The pandemic has taught employers that flexibility is key to survival – and thanks to a new law just signed into effect on May 11, Florida employers will not have to worry that any emergency actions they take to aid gig...more

Human Resources Can Take These 3 Steps to Minimize Misclassification of Gig Economy Workers

As the gig economy continues to grow and workforce shortage concerns continue to mount, Human Resource Departments may be feeling the strain of ensuring proper separation between independent contractors and those employed by...more

From Crisis Comes Opportunity: A Silver Linings Playbook For Businesses Emerging From the Pandemic

It’s been said that from crisis comes opportunity. And given that the COVID-19 pandemic has handed us the greatest collective crisis in our lifetimes, it should stand to reason that we should now be in the perfect position to...more

New Stimulus Package Creates New Tax Reporting Requirements for Gig Economy Businesses

Gig economy businesses might be unaware of a new requirement in the latest American Rescue Plan stimulus package that is designed to help workers keep track of and correctly pay their taxes each year. The new requirement is...more

Florida Touts Gig Economy Growth in the Sunshine State

CareerSource Florida, a government agency serving the state of Florida, recently released a report highlighting the growth of the gig economy in the state and emphasizing the positive impact it has had on the state’s economy....more

Universities Are Preparing Students For The Gig Economy And The Future Of Work

Universities have often offered courses teaching students how to navigate the workplace and manage their careers. Now, we’re starting to see some of these courses focus on teaching students how to best participate in the gig...more

Solo 401(k) Plans Should Lead Highly Skilled Workers To Join Gig Economy

We reported last year about the importance of a new retirement system for the gig economy. Typical gig workers are currently not entitled to enjoy a traditional employer-based retirement plan because the law only permits such...more

Highly Skilled Freelancers and Traditional Employers Benefit from Niche Gig Platforms

As the evolution of the gig economy continues, highly skilled workers who operate on a project-by-project basis are leveraging the gig economy to find new clients and to align their workload according to their personal...more

Bernie Sanders Unveils His Own Gig Economy Plan

You can tell we’re well into the midst of the campaign season when presidential hopefuls reveal their plans for handling various societal concerns. We saw it as several Democratic candidates lined up to offer their plans to...more

Lyft’s IPO Warns About Misclassification Risks And Local Regulations

Lyft recently filed for an initial public offering with the hopes of raising as much as $2.1 billion. As part of its registration statement for its IPO, Lyft acknowledged the company could be negatively impacted by several...more

Venture Capitalists Are Taking Gigs To Better Understand The Gig Economy

As the competition to secure investments with startups continues to increase, venture capitalists are discovering new ways to strengthen their relationships with potential investment partners. In addition to listening to...more

The Expert Economy: MBAs and PhDs on Demand

It is no secret that employers struggle to identify, hire, and retain top talent. Given technological advances and increased globalization, the need to access and hire specialized talent in an efficient and cost-effective...more

Traditional Employers Are Increasingly Relying Upon Gig Platforms To Meet Short-Term Staffing Needs And Customer Demand

Traditional employers are continuing to discover that they can benefit from the gig economy through the utilization of external platforms to hire contract workers. Sometimes companies are caught off-guard by a sudden uptick...more

Senator Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill To Overhaul The Gig Economy

As if gig businesses haven’t had enough bad news to digest in the past few weeks... fresh off the heels of the California Supreme Court’s decision in the Dynamex Operations case, members of Congress are now focusing on...more

Creating a New Retirement System in the Gig Economy

As an increasing number of workers continue to join the gig economy, it is increasingly imperative for lawmakers and regulators to create a new retirement system that allows for freelancers and individuals working for...more

Leveraging the Gig Economy to Enhance Employee Engagement

As the gig economy continues to grow, some employers may become accustomed to creating external job postings for short-term and freelance projects. However, in doing so employers could be ignoring a more obvious talent pool:...more

Establishing And Maintaining Loyalty In The Gig Economy

As the proliferation of skilled contract workers continues, it is vital for companies to evaluate their strategies to attract and retain accomplished freelancers. Competition for skilled independent contractors is fiercer...more

Gig Economy Game-Changer? New Florida Law Ensures Contractor Status For Drivers

The state of Florida is about to enact first-of-its-kind legislation that will ensure most ride-sharing drivers are independent contractors and not employees, eliminating costly misclassification battles and providing a...more

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