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Competition among Spain’s freelancers heats up
The European freelance market is experiencing a mixed bag of emotions, with Spain showing a significant drop in freelancer confidence due to increased fees and fierce competition among freelance talent, according to a new report by…
Aumenta la competencia entre autónomos en España
El mercado freelance europeo se encuentra en un estado de transformación, con diferentes países experimentando tendencias contrastantes. En España, preocupa la caída significativa en la confianza de los autónomos, que contrasta con el…
YouTube music Cognizant contractors axed and escorted off premises in 20 minutes
In an ironic turn of events, members of the YouTube Music Content Operations team, represented by the Alphabet Workers Union (AWU), were informed they were being laid off during a live Austin, Texas City Council meeting on February 29th.…
US freelancers may have no choice but to vote for Trump due to Biden-imposed federal rule
A lawsuit filed in the US state of Tennessee against a new Biden administration-imposed rule regarding worker classification has raised concerns for freelancers on both sides of the Atlantic
The Beacon Center of Tennessee, a free-market…
Independent Contractor Rule: US classification rules to change in March
US DOL's New Independent Contractor Rule: A Guide for Businesses and Freelancers
The landscape of independent contracting is undergoing a significant shift in the United States. Following the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL)…
Freelance Worker Protection Act: US lawmakers propose freelancer payment protection and comp
California leads the way with Freelance Worker Protection Act. Will other US states follow suit?
California's Senate Bill 988, also known as the Freelance Worker Protection Act, proposes groundbreaking measures to safeguard a…
New UAE corporate tax to impact freelancers
The introduction of corporate tax in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will impact many individuals conducting business there including freelancers, consultants and solo entrepreneurs. Here's what you need to know and things to consider.
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Australia, UK, and US deployment of AI to track submarines in Asia Pacific calls for freelance…
The development of AI-powered maritime surveillance systems is on the fast track following a tri-national alliance. This means it will be an all-hands-on-deck recruitment drive for freelancers with the right skill set and security…
UK Tightens Immigration Rules: Minimum Salary Threshold for Skilled Worker Visas Hits £40,000
In a significant move to curb immigration, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has agreed to raise the minimum salary threshold for foreign skilled worker visas from £26,000 to £40,000. This substantial increase is expected to have an impact on…
Sri Lanka to issue digital nomad visas. Here’s what we know so far
Sri Lanka, a tourist hotspot for people of all ages, will soon issue digital nomad visas, according to regional reports. Here's what we know so far about the visa requirements
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