Rep. Duterte, three other lawmakers file bill protecting 'freelance' workers from abuse, exploitation

Recent highlights:

1. Written contracts made mandatory under the bill in hiring freelancers shall include 1) the itemization of all services to be provided; 2) details of compensation and other benefits, including rate, method and schedule of payment; 3) period of employment; 4) grounds for breach of contract on the part of both the hiring party and the freelancer; and 5) the Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the freelancer.

2. It is also unlawful to commit any form of retaliation arising from the acts of freelancers meant to protect their rights as workers

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Elections 2022: Conservative Party Candidate, Kevin Pazmino on Govt Oversight, Crime and Housing - Norwood News

Quick summary:

1. Kathy Hochul saw off a challenge from progressive Democrat, New York City Public Advocate Jumanne Williams, while in last year's Democratic mayoral primary, then candidate and now New York City Mayor Eric Adams, defeated progressive candidate, Maya Wiley who, as reported, was backed in that race by Rep.

2.  Photo courtesy of Kevin PazminoFreelance filmmaker and former District 11 city council candidate, Kevin Pazmino, is, as reported, running on the Conservative Party ticket in the upcoming general election on Nov

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American freelancers' healthcare hustle

Recent highlights:

1. As only the third leader of Freelancers Union since its founding in 1995, Rafael is committed to engaging with freelancers across the country, listening to their concerns, amplifying their voices in important policy debates, and continuing to strengthen and expand a movement that serves a broad spectrum of independent workers and helps them thrive in a fast-changing economy.

2. … expanding the social safety net so that freelancers are paid on time,  so that freelancers have access to affordable health insurance, [so] that they have programs like Paid Leave, for example, available to them

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Best freelance tools for creatives: make 2023 your best year yet

Recent highlights:

1. While Harvest offers a broad range of features, including invoicing software, project management, expenses, and online payments, time tracking is its strong suit.

2. ClickUp is a project management and collaboration platform that provides a user-friendly interface to manage your projects and tasks and track your time.

3. It supports a wide range of file formats and offers a wide range of layout and design features, including support for colour management, CMYK printing, and importing and editing vector graphics

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A Beginner's Guide to Freelance Video Editing

Recent highlights:

1. If you're passionate about video and interested in launching a freelance career as a video editor, you've come to the right place.

2. These can guide you through the video editing process from start to finish, and help you create sample videos to hone your skills before taking on freelance work.

3. Now that we've given you an insight into the life of a video editor, it's time to delve into the process of launching a freelance career

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AI-Generated Content, Creative Freelance Work and Hospitality and Tourism Marketing

Quick summary:

1. 4 Implications for Hospitality and Tourism MarketingNovel AI models bring new affordances to stakeholders involved in hospitality and tourism marketing, from the creative freelancers often commissioned by hospitality and tourism SMEs, to the hospitality and tourism businesses, to the end consumer.

2. AbstractPowerful new AI models such as OpenAI's DALL-E 2 or GPT-3 afford creative freelancers as well as hospitality and tourism SMEs new ways of generating and using creative content for marketing purposes.

3. AI-Generated Content, Creative Freelance Work and Hospitality and Tourism Marketing

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7 In-Demand Freelance Skills to Land More Gigs

Recent highlights:

1. Technical skills make you a hirable applicant, but soft skills help you build good interpersonal relationships with clients and coworkers alike.

2. Apart from mastering specific technical skills, work on developing soft skills like time management, problem-solving, negotiation, and creativity.

3. While launching complex programs like social media sites and instant messaging platforms requires world-class programmers, starting simple apps isn't nearly as demanding

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7 In-Demand Freelance Skills to Land More Gigs

Quick summary:

1. Technical skills make you a hirable applicant, but soft skills help you build good interpersonal relationships with clients and coworkers alike.

2. Apart from mastering specific technical skills, work on developing soft skills like time management, problem-solving, negotiation, and creativity.

3. While launching complex programs like social media sites and instant messaging platforms requires world-class programmers, starting simple apps isn't nearly as demanding

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More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-in-demand-freelance-skills-to-land-more-gigs/

7 Top Upwork Alternatives For Freelancers And Businesses In 2023

Quick summary:

1. It is regarded as one of the top Upwork alternatives available for both clients and independent contractors looking for employment.

2. Since 2015, the well-known freelance marketplace Upwork has been bringing together clients and independent contractors.

3. One of the top Upwork alternatives for independent contractors is Fiverr

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Liz Cookman's year freelancing in Ukraine: 'Spirit-crushing but worth fighting for

Quick summary:

1. I arrived in Ukraine in the first week of January amid US warnings of a Russian invasion and headed to the front line in the east before settling for over a month in Mariupol.

2. I was one of the only international journalists to remain in Mariupol after the invasion, but regular missile attacks and editors' safety fears meant it was difficult to report.

3. We – me, two Czech journalists and a Turkish photographer – escaped out of the last open checkpoint in Mariupol, manned by a single Ukrainian soldier who warned that he had no idea what lay ahead

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How Can I Make an Extra $2,000 a Month? 8 Easy Ways

Quick summary:

1. Here are some of the best ways to make extra cash: -Freelancing -Online tutoring -Virtual assistant -Blogging and affiliate marketing -Delivery driving and rideshares -Dog walking and sitting -Photography How can you make $2,000 a month in passive income?

2. How To Make $2,000 a Month: 8 Best Ways Some of the best ways to make an extra $2,000 a month are through online side hustles.

3. Rent Out Your Place If you live in a popular vacation place, an easy way to make some extra month could be to rent out your apartment

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13 Highs, Lows, And Key Insights From My Years As A Freelance Writer On Travel And Other Themes

Recent highlights:

1. After my article on women's communication skills came out in New Woman, a Hewlett-Packard manager read it and hired me to lead in-house seminars, which ultimately led to my conducting international seminars for HP in India and Israel.

2. I offered seminars at community colleges throughout the Bay Area on travel writing, along with a workshop called From Personal to Publishable (using one's own experience as material for getting published).

3. Sadly, the heady days in the '70s of $750 for an article are long gone (unless you're Margaret Atwood), but it's still possible to earn money from writing

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