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    Déjà vu all over again as Trump administration move to protect freelancing

    March 2, 2026 // Congress should take up legislation to codify a sensible standard that protects gig economy workers and settles the issue for good. Legislation to that effect, the Employee Rights Act, has been introduced and deserves congressional consideration.

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    Freelance Busting: Heart’s Desire

    June 10, 2025 // Indeed found that 48% of women who switched to contract work reported improved mental health, and of the women who changed to gig work, one-third (38%) reported improved mental health. GrowTal/Opinium reported that 72% of women freelancers say their overall mental wellbeing has improved since freelancing. Freshbooks Cloud Accounting determined that 59% of self-employed women say they have less stress, and 57% of self-employed women say they’re healthier.

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