NYC Passes Bill to Protect Freelancers’ Wages
The New York City Council voted to pass the Freelance Isn’t Free Act last Thursday, giving freelance workers a set of legal protections against wage theft. Believed to be the first law of its...
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‘Bald Ballerina’ Finds Comfort Dancing Through Treatment for Terminal Breast Cancer
As part of a major dance company, many ballerinas can’t afford to take time out of their hectic rehearsal schedule to address seemingly harmless medical issues. This was the case for then 23-year-old Maggie...
Freelance Designer Credits Creativity and Style to Changing Industry
Farah Agarwal, an award-winning freelance home designer, is changing the rules of luxury home space. “The visual impact can be stunning when different styles, colors, prints, and textures are brought together,” said Agarwal. “Contrasts...
New California Law Will Prohibit Drivers From Holding Cell Phones
Governor Brown of California just signed an extension to the state’s current bill regarding cell phone use while driving. Assembly Bill 1785 will prohibit Californians from even holding their phones while operating a vehicle....
Handstand, Uber for Fitness, is Win/Win For Trainers and Clients
When we’re young, we have more access to sports and fitness options through school, extracurricular activities, and plain old play. Not only do these activities promote good health at an early age, but they...
Lyft President Will Replace Drivers WithSelf-Driving Cars by 2025
Roughly 27 million cars are recycled annually after being rendered undrivable. Soon, that number may increase, as self-driving cars become more commonplace. John Zimmer, the president and co-founder of the ride request service, Lyft,...
Despite Odds, Freelancing Economy Has Seen Record Growth Rates
Believe it or not, freelancers are taking the world by storm. In an increasingly technology-driven age where people of all walks of life are more capable and willing to work remotely, freelancing has seen...
Freelance Photographers May be in Trouble With Falling Rates
The first practical application of high speed photography was in 1878, and answered the question of whether or not all four of a horse’s hooves left the ground while running. Photography has come a...
Tiny Homes Becoming Popular Option for Freelance Builders
Tiny homes, thanks to DIY and HGTV programs, are becoming popular around the country. Freelance builders, like Jose Gaytan, is a big fan of these shows and was even inspired enough to build his...
Young Canadian Students Optimistic About the Freelance Work Economy
A new study commissioned by Intel Canada found that an overwhelming amount of Canadian students nearing the end of their university careers are optimistic about finding employment and are ready to embrace freelance and...