The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently made headlines with its rule to ban noncompete agreements across the United States. This rule will dramatically alter the landscape for millions of workers, including freelancers and independent contractors. Here's everything freelancers and members of the Freelancers Union need to know about the new FTC ruling...

If you own a freelance business that was formed in New York State, you are now officially required to report information about your business ownership and more at both the state and the federal level. This is because as of January 1, 2024, the federal government has enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). and beginning January 1, 2026, New York...

The Internal Revenue Service today kicked off the annual Dirty Dozen list with a warning for taxpayers to be aware of evolving phishing and smishing scams designed to steal sensitive taxpayer information.With taxpayers continuing to be bombarded by email and text scams, the IRS and the Security Summit partners warned individuals and businesses to remain...

This post is provided by our partner, HoneyBook. Book clients, sign contracts, manage projects, and get paid on HoneyBook, the leading clientflow management platform. Sign up today for 50% off your first year: https://freelancersunion.org/honeybook/The payment process can be tricky for small business owners. Especially when it comes to unpaid invoices,...

Moving from the security of a full-time job to the world of freelancing might seem a slightly daunting and unpredictable step to make. For many aspiring freelancers with a passion and talent for providing a service that benefits their clients, making that switch is one of the most enriching and fulfilling steps you can take.For some, however, reassurance...

This post is provided by our partner, MetroPlusHealth. Find affordable health plans for New Yorkers of all ages from MetroPlusHealth.Riding a bicycle can be an excellent fitness activity.Cycling is also a good way to cross-train, because it puts much less stress on your joints, knees, and hips than running or walking. Getting a good workout on a bike...