Uber Sued Over New “Gig” Contractor Law
In the State of California one thing they need is the humble taxi. It takes movie stars from their million dollar mansions to the Hollywood sets, as an example.
Self Employed Workers Need a Holiday, Says Study
“Rain, rain, go away, come back another day,” said the frustrated self employed worker who was tired of putting their umbrella up and down.
46% of Self Employed Are Over 50
Did you think being self employed was a young persons game? Then think again, because a new report suggests otherwise.
32% of Gig Workers Have Good Mental Health
The gig economy has received much negative press in recent years. Despite this, it continues to go from strength to strength.
Self Employed Mortgages – “Don’t Bother”
Being accepted for a self employed mortgage is tough. I think we can all agree on that, can we? Good. So we are now on the same page, You and I.
Do Self Employed Cleaners Need CIF?
If you are a self employed cleaner then you may be working as a contractor, freelancer, or gig worker. Low pay is common.
Would You Accept 16 Euros An Hour?
If the government offered you a minimum of 16 Euros an hour to be self employed, would you accept it?
Field Service Techs Must Embrace Gig Economy, Say Experts
The field service tech industry has long been traditional and set in its ways. There has always been a set way of doing things, until now...
Only 14% of Self Employed Saving Into Pension
Here at Umbrella Companies we talk a lot about self employed pensions. And for good reason, because most of you ignore it.
Upwork and Microsoft Join Hands For The Self Employed
If you are a freelancer, contractor, gig worker, or self employed, then hold on to your hat, because we have exciting news.
Gig Worker Insurance by the Hour
The gig economy is booming and millions of gig workers are putting in the hours, around the clock, 24 hours a day.
Are Gig Worker Wages CRIMINAL?
Your typical image of a criminal is someone who slips through your side window at night and nicks your television. There are other criminals though.