Freelance Union

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Los Angeles freelancers just got new protections from their City Council! Last Friday, the city of LA adopted new legislation which secures legal rights and protections for freelancers. City Council legislators, including Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, in making sure freelancers don’t get left behind.”

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Freelance Union

JULY 10, 2024

The Freelance Worker Protection Act, an iteration of “Freelance Isn’t Free”, went into effect on July 1st, 2024. This legislation provides protections for independent contractors who create products or services in Illinois or who work for a hiring entity located in Illinois. 

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Freelance Union

MAY 10, 2023

Policy change is in the air for US freelancers! Freelance Isn’t Free Law is already in effect in New York City , Seattle , and Minneapolis and continues to move across the country with recent legislative wins in Los Angeles and Columbus, Ohio. The law has resulted in significant victories for the city’s freelance workers.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

How do you know when a freelance writer is worth keeping? A great freelance writer can be a tremendous asset to your company and a long-term partner who helps keep your marketing motor running. But less-than-stellar freelance work will cost you money and massive amounts of time. It comes down to more than their writing chops.

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Freelance Union

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As a freelancer, you may have considered starting your own business to take your career to the next level. If you're operating your freelance business as a sole proprietor — you'll know you are if you receive payments under your SSN — you're the only one in the spotlight when things go wrong.

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Freelance Union

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

New Guidance on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status from the Department of Labor Takes Effect March 24, 2024 The  U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)  has introduced the  Final Rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification,  which was published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2024.

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Freelance Union

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I have been a freelance graphic artist and Freelancers Union member since 2004. Other independent contractors haven’t been as lucky. The Freelance Isn’t Free Act will change that. The Freelance Isn’t Free Act will change that. The good news is that the Assembly and Senate passed it this year.

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or a new writer with no experience, freelance writing jobs that pay are still plentiful in 2022, 2023, and beyond — if: You know where to look… You know how to promote yourself… And you know how to differentiate yourself from your fellow writers. That’s where we come in.

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Freelance Union

APRIL 10, 2023

A recent survey from Fiverr found that 73% of Americans plan to do freelance work this year in some capacity. The following summary will help you understand your freelance tax obligations and how to file your freelance taxes. These are all income-generating activities in the gig economy on which income tax will be owed.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

You also need to consider whether you’re paying employees or contractors. However, if you pay freelancers or contractors on an irregular basis or run payroll more than twice a month, you need to be careful. If you can afford it, hiring someone (either in-house or as a contractor) to run payroll for you is an excellent option.

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BKA Content

DECEMBER 7, 2022

How Online Copywriting Jobs From Home Can Boost Your Freelance Writing Career. Life as a freelancer means actively looking for opportunities, which may require breaking out of your comfort zone. That means there’s a steady line of work, a necessity when you’re a freelancer. Get Steady Work. What Is Copywriting?

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Freelance Union

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

It feels like every week, there’s new groundbreaking tech that’s shifting the playing field for freelancers across the globe. But that’s just one example of the many trends that are currently shaping the independently-driven freelancing community.

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Freelance Union

JANUARY 12, 2023

In the freelance context, a non-compete agreement forbids you from engaging in direct or indirect competition with your client for a fixed period of time, doing similar work for someone else, and starting your own business that could compete with the client.

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Freelance Union

JULY 2, 2024

The Division of Child Support is considering proposing changes to introduce independent-contractor reporting to Washington state, and they are asking for your feedback on their proposal (also known as agency request legislation). Twenty-one other states have mandatory reporting requirements for independent contractors. 

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 15, 2023

Are you thinking about freelancing in 2023? Freelancing has a lot going for it. You know it’s not necessarily going to be easy to get freelance jobs. You know it’s not necessarily going to be easy to get freelance jobs. You understand freelancing will bring up challenges, as well as opportunities. But you’re smart.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A s a freelance writer, you probably understand the value of establishing connections with other experts in your field. Zippia Considering that freelance writing is generally done solo, working together can be a game-changer. In the freelance world, there are several forms of collaboration.

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Freelance Union

APRIL 30, 2024

Freelancers and independent workers often deal with a number of legal challenges, and accessing legal assistance can be time consuming and extremely costly. Consultation: Our team will review your submission and connect you with a dedicated labor attorney who specializes in freelancer issues. We’re here to help!

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Copywriter Collective

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Ultimately, this comes down to the employees, both permanent and freelance. The number of freelance online workers is steadily increasing. The pandemic also played a hand in this new work set-up, with an increasing number of people working from home, possibly on a freelance basis and even on several projects at one time.

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Susan Greene

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Hi, I’m Susan Greene, a freelance copywriter based in Orlando, Florida. Learn from my 25+ years of experience how to succeed as a freelance copywriter. I hope you find my responses helpful as you travel on your journey to become a happy and successful freelance copywriter. What resources are indispensable for freelancing?

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Freelance Union

MAY 20, 2024

The leap into freelancing marks the beginning of a thrilling adventure where autonomy, flexibility, and the possibility for exponential growth reign supreme. Yet, alongside the excitement comes a set of challenges that test the mettle of even the most ardent freelancers. Being a freelancer means running your own business.

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Freelance Union

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

New York City is once again championing progressive labor practices and embracing its role as the City for freelancers. The Pay Transparency Law signals a change to the status quo, including protections for independent contractors. NYC is making one thing clear, freelancers voices are loud and policymakers are beginning to listen.

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Freelance Union

JANUARY 25, 2024

Expecting a freelance tax refund? 1099s, W-2s, and any other documentation related to your freelance income. All freelance income must be reported, even if you don’t receive supporting documentation. 1099 deductions for contractor-provided services. on IRS.gov or the IRS2Go app.

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Freelance Union

MAY 29, 2024

Freelancing offers unparalleled flexibility and independence, allowing us to choose our clients, projects, and work schedules. For freelancers, these terms are crucial for maintaining steady cash flow and keeping our businesses running smoothly. However, it also comes with unique challenges, one of the biggest being payment terms.

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Freelance Union

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Learn everything you need to know about getting freelance health coverage for 2024. If you identify as a gig worker, freelancer, fractional worker, independent contractor, solopreneur, entrepreneur, creative worker, or just consider yourself self-employed, the task of securing health coverage often falls solely on your shoulders.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

APRIL 5, 2023

Streamlining Your Invoicing Process: Tips and Tricks for Freelance Writers These tips and tricks for freelance invoicing are not rocket science, but they can easily fall through the cracks. Set Up An Invoicing System As an independent contractor, you need to develop your own invoicing system. You’re not alone.

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Freelance Magic

JANUARY 3, 2023

How do some freelance writers demand $1/word while you’re stuck at $100/article (or less)? But what’s more likely: those freelance writers have learned how to find, attract, and retain high-paying clients. But what’s more likely: those freelance writers have learned how to find, attract, and retain high-paying clients.

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Content Hacker

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The first thing you want to do to hire a content writer is to hire a freelancer vs. building a team of employees. One of the keys to my success that I share in my business coaching system is to build your sustainable brand using contractors that you manage. And instead of hiring a team of employee writers, hire a freelancer.

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Freelance Union

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Now that it’s time to file your freelance taxes, you may have questions about how to report your cryptocurrency (now referred to as “digital assets'' instead of virtual currencies by the IRS). When should I answer ‘No’ to the digital asset question on my federal freelance  tax return?

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Smart Blogger

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As a freelance writer, I’m always looking for ways to increase my income. And freelance proofreading has allowed me to make more money, while still doing work I love! FlexJobs FlexJobs is a job site that offers high-quality remote proofreading jobs (amongst others) for freelancers and employees.

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Agency Content Writer

JULY 23, 2022

Problem with current freelance writer. Cost-effective to hire a contractor than to hire in-house. Now that you’re considering hiring a freelance writer for your marketing agency, where do you find them? Questions to Ask When Hiring a Freelance Writer. How long have you been a freelance writer?

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Blogtrepreneur

MARCH 20, 2024

Tax management can present a formidable challenge for independent contractors. Freelancers, in contrast to traditional employees, bear the entire responsibility for their tax obligations, a circumstance that frequently gives rise to perplexity and possible errors. Freelancers must utilize a 1099 tax calculator to prevent this error.

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Freelance Union

AUGUST 8, 2023

As a freelancer, you gravitate towards independence and autonomy: the freedom to make your own schedule, choose projects that interest you, and work with clients you like. Freelancing on the road and need a prescription refill—at midnight? Dental providers are independent contractors and not employees or agents of ALIC.

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Make a Living Writing

APRIL 15, 2024

We will dive into some of the best remote freelance jobs along with tips to find them. In this article, we explore some of the best remote freelance jobs for writers and editors, along with tips on how to thrive in these roles. from the Editorial Freelancers Association) to enhance your credibility. Why work remote?

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Freelance Union

AUGUST 22, 2023

File your freelance taxes with confidence using TaxAct’s easy-to-use tax software. Freelancers Union members get 25% off the cost of federal and state tax filing: [link] Have you ever considered starting your own business? But freelancing isn’t all glamorous. What are your long-term goals? Quarterly goals?

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ContentWriters

JUNE 7, 2023

If you need to expand your team, either in-house or through contractors, this guide can help. For example, if you just need someone to manage your blog content, you might hire a freelance blog writer. As a W-9 contractor. Contractors typically do not receive benefits and can work with multiple companies at the same time.

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Freelance Union

MARCH 6, 2024

The truth is – taxes for independent contractors are never an easy thing to master when you’re first starting out. To help you avoid some of the mistakes I made, here are the top five things I wish I’d known about paying taxes when I first started freelancing.

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Freelance Writing Jobs

JULY 26, 2023

In the world of freelancing, it’s crucial to establish clear expectations and protect both parties involved in a project. This is where freelance contracts come into play. Freelance contracts (or freelance agreements) are important for both freelancers (independent contractors) and clients.

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