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He Teaches Kids to Drive 3,100-Pound Weapons, But DOL Says He Can't be a Self-Employer

Dana in Boston is a moonlighting lifer. He has already multi-apped for 10 years around his full-time work as a Massachusetts drivers-ed...

Why Families Living with Disabilities Turn to Self-Employment

Grace in New Jersey explains why families living with disabilities turn to self-employment: "Being able to juggle [time away from work]...

What Will Become of Independent Films?

Tremain in Sacramento entertains audiences as an independent film maker. He unpacks the foolishness of the new DOL regulation. What will...

Six Protections of "Be My Own Boss"

"Be My Own Boss" solves six crucial problems facing independent Contractors: -- Offers them the choice in federal law to work for...

Have an Attitude About Having a Boss?

Chuck in Southern Georgia has an attitude about bosses. Listen to how he pronounces boss. That's attitude! Self-employers agree. Ask one....

Rick Drives So We Can Thrive

Rick has made his living for 40 years by driving. The last 24 years he's been an independent contractor. He can live "anyplace" without...

Freelancing Used to Be Open to All

Lila in New York City shares a timeless feature of freelancing... ...WORKING FOR YOURSELF has always been available to anyone laid off or...

What Every Parent Knows About Balancing Kids and Work

Zach in Northwest Washington personifies self-employed parents: Gig work gives parents minute-by-minute control of their limited time to...

Tim in St. Louis Loves the Gig Economy

Tim in St. Louis takes delight in the gig economy. Freedom. Variety. Money. Choices. Fun. Nice to hear, I love what I do. Thanks for your...

Super Dad in Brooklyn

Hannibal in Brooklyn takes his son to school each morning. How can he? Hannibal is an independent contractor. He proudly says, "I am the...