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 26: 'Tis the Season for Client Gifting
Episode 25: Gratitude
Episode 24: Tidings of Sanity and Joy - Planning for the 2019 Holidays
Episode 23: What’s New? November 11, 2019 Edition
Episode 22: Highlights from the PRSA 2019 International Conference
Episode 21: Be a Better PR Pro by Slowing Down (No, Really!)
Episode 20: Where Do You Work?
Episode 19: CA–AB5 -- The California Gig Worker Bill and You
Episode 18: Moving Past Failure
Episode 17: A Little Pop Culture
Episode 16: Recruit and Retain Quality Clients Quickly with Craig Severinsen
Episode 15: LeadHERship Development with Dr. Lori Baker-Schena
Episode 14: Guilty Pleasures
Episode 13: Fighting Imposter Syndrome When You Get What You Want
Episode 12: Professional Politics (No, Not Those Politics)
Episode 11: Taking Your Solo PR Pro Show on the Road with Daria Steigman
Episode 10: PR and Tech - 2019 Trends
Episode 9: The Economy of Time
Episode 8: Take a Break
Episode 7: PR Pros - Stop Annoying Journalists
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