We’ve touched on the role of the self-employed professional in the workforce in the past, addressing California’s AB-5 legislation. It is in the news again with a proposed rule from the Department of Labor that would define who is an “independent contractor.”
To a large extent public sector, and even private sector, entities do not entirely understand the nuances of what it’s like to work independently. We don’t fit the traditional mold of an independent contractor. Our companies may not fit the definition of a small business. And yet we are businesses. This results in rules and legislation crafted to address the freelance and gig economy that does not consider those of us who are self-employed, running micro agencies.
While this rule may not affect us directly, it’s important that we keep an eye on it and future ideations like it to prevent it from harming our ability to retain work. The only way for our legislators to know how we operate is to educate them. Introduce yourself to your legislators – send a letter explaining who you are and what you do. At the hyper-local level – state legislature, municipal representative – invite your rep for a cup of coffee to help them understand how your business functions.
This “future of work” has been here for quite some time. The ability to complete our work outside of the traditional 9-to-5 spent in a corporate office has grown with the onset of employees working from home. How that affects the valuation of our work from hours clocked to quality of work product remains to be seen.
As always, we have hope for a bright future. What are your thoughts? Share with us a soloprpro.com.
Episode 53: Real Talk
Episode 52 - PPP Loans & the Solo PR Pro with Brent Thompson of Canon Capital Management Group
Episode 51: Clarity in a COVID-19 World
Episode 50: Work from Home. Forever?
Episode 49: Connection and Community
Episode 48: Tech Tools We Love
Episode 47: Do You Really Need a Website?
Episode 46: Looking Forward
Episode 45: Leading through Crisis with Ken Byler of Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC
Episode 44: COVID-19 Business Relief Resources for the Solo PR Pro
Episode 43: That Solo Life: Quarantine Pep Talk - How Are You Doing?
Episode 42: Quarantine Check-in
Episode 41: Working in a COVID-19 World
Episode 40: Navigating Business and COVID-19
Episode 39: Corporate Speak. Garbage Speak.
Episode 38: Invest in Yourself with Professional Development
Episode 37: Decision Fatigue
Episode 36: A Conversation with Gene Zaino of MBO Partners on Navigating AB5 & other New Labor Legislation
Episode 35: Love Your Business
Episode 34: Motivation and Momentum: Staying Sharp with Self-care
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