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MBO Partners’ 8th Annual State of Independence Report

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MBO Partners released their 2018 State of Independence report this week. This is the 8th annual report in this series, making it the longest running look at independent work. The study's top line finding is despite low unemployment and a strong traditional job market, the number of independent workers increased to 41.8

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2014 MBO Partners State of Independence Report Released

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The 4th annual MBO Partners State of Independence study was released yesterday. It shows independent workers (self-employed, independent contractors, freelancers, etc.) who regularly work 15 or more hours per week as independents numbered 17.9 million 15+ hour independent workers by 2019. 

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The Future Of Work Is Remote: Location Independence Now A Decisive Factor for Top Talent

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The survey also highlights that many professionals would relocate if given the right remote opportunity — with 40% considering moving to a different city and 41% to a different state. A substantial number of working professionals also said they are “willing to give up other benefits to gain location independence.”

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Freelancer Paradise Found — Report Identifies The Best and Worst U.S. States For Freelance Workers

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This population of independent workers has grown by nearly 10% since 2016, but not all states are as advantageous or supportive for these freelancer workers. . Because freelancers and all independent workers are untethered by traditional offices most of the time, having access to the resources for this type of work is necessary. .

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The 2013 State of Independence Report Released

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The 2013 MBO Partners State of Independence Report was released today.  This is the 3rd year we've worked with MBO Partners on this study and it's the most in-depth analysis of the independent workforce (freelancers, the self-employed, etc.)   Contingent Workforce Freelance Independent workers'

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The State of Boomer Independents

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The State of Boomer Independents  is a new research report from MBO Partners that covers the growing trend towards baby boomers becoming independent workers (freelancers, consultants, etc.). The research found that there are roughly 5 million baby boomer independents and we are forecasting an additional 1.2

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EU’s Latest Draft Rules Aim to Protect Gig Workers

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A significant point of contention was the criteria for determining whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors. The final text removes the specific criteria proposed by the European Commission and leaves the determination of employment status up to national law, collective agreements, and case law.

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