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WeWork announces the Creator Awards
WeWork is launching the Creator Awards—a new, global initiative to recognize and reward the creators of the world. Debuting on March 28 in Washington, D.C., the Creator Awards…
Advocacy
Enter to win $250 - take our survey on freelance health care issues
What are the challenges you face as a freelancer? Complete our Annual Independent Worker Survey to help us advocate for better solutions for you. This year, our focus is on…
Community
Special invite: The Freelance Business Success Summit
Summits aren’t just for corporate bigwigs. Master class conventions where industry professionals mingle have made their way to the freelance workforce – and now you can even access one from…
Advocacy
Calling NYC lawyers who represent freelance workers
We want to talk to lawyers in the NYC area about a legal service for freelancers. Specifically, we want to help freelancers with nonpayment claims and other business issues (i.…
Advocacy
Owed over 130k for services, one freelancer heads to court
In many ways, May 2014 was an exciting month for my career. I was working full-time with Estee Lauder and juggling a full-time freelancing role with a promising fashion company…
Advocacy
How one freelancer's invoice snowballed into an $80,000 unpaid bill
In 2011, I started doing video projects for a company called Sierra Circuits, they make prototype circuit boards for electronics hardware makers. This is a relatively successful small business, they…
Health Advocacy
Exorbitant health insurance rate increases a cause for concern among freelancers
Even though it seems like Open Enrollment just ended, insurance companies are already thinking about 2017 – and you should too. A lot of preparation goes into setting rates and developing…
Health
Do you need liability insurance for your business?
Liability insurance may not be top-of-mind while you’re trying to launch a freelance career, but it’s essential protection for your business that should not be overlooked. In a…
Money & Taxes
First-time freelancers guide to taxes
Managing your taxes as a first-time freelancer is a daunting task, but it does get easier! At the highest level, there are 3 key strategic moves for lightening the tax…
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This freelancer went undercover to get the scoop on a serial deadbeat client
This post is part of a series of freelancer stories about waiting to get paid -- or never getting paid at all. 71% of freelancers get stiffed by deadbeat clients…
Money & Taxes Latest
Healthy Tax Habits Checklist
Healthy tax habits aren’t just for Uncle Sam. Keeping track of your finances enables you to make objective decisions about your business and stay ahead of the game! And,…
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Join us for a #FreelanceIsntFree Strategy Session!
Check your West Wing trivia at the door – making real change means thinking outside the small, talking box! Join City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer and Sara Horowitz on…
Latest Member Stories
This freelancer shared her nonpayment story with the City of New York
This post is part of a series of freelancer stories about waiting to get paid -- or never getting paid at all. Presently 71% of freelancers get stiffed by deadbeat…
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Take the Members' Survey and be entered to win a $250 gift card
At Freelancers Union, the union is you. We evolve and change to support your needs as an independent worker – and we can only do that when we hear from you.…
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For the first time ever, NYC invites freelancers to speak about nonpayment
The City of New York invites freelancers to City Hall to speak about the importance of stronger protections for the freelance workforce. Join us on February 29, 1:00 p.…
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No good deed goes unpunished – how one freelancer lost $1050 from a deadbeat client
This post is part of a series of freelancer stories about waiting to get paid -- or never getting paid at all. Presently 71% of freelancers get stiffed by deadbeat…
Money & Taxes
NYC freelancers! You're Invited: Protect Yourself Against Nonpayment Workshop
Dealing with a deadbeat client? Worried your contract terms don't protect you enough against nonpayment? Wondering how to get non-paying and late paying clients to pony up? You're not alone.…
15 retirement tips for freelancers
This is a post from a member of the Freelancers Union community. If you’re interested in sharing your expertise, your story, or some advice you think will help a…
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This freelancer spotted his work on a subway ad... but was never paid for it
This post is part of a series of freelancer stories about waiting to get paid -- or never getting paid. Presently 71% of freelancers have trouble getting paid by their…
Client can't get his act together? It almost cost this freelancer $7000
This post is part of a series of freelancer stories about waiting to get paid -- or never getting paid. Presently 71% of freelancers have trouble getting paid by their…