Freelancers Union

Opolis Announces New Partnership with Freelancers Union, Offering Payroll and Benefits to Their 500K Members

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星期四, 十月 19, 2023
Technology, Insurance, Human Resources, Accounting, Professional Services, Business, Software, Small Business, Networks, Data Management, Disability, Unemployment, Sidemen (YouTube group), Workforce, Education, Employment, Partnership, Retirement, Health insurance, Management, Freelancers Union

“At Opolis, we’re creating a next-generation workplace structure where we empower independent workers to live beyond the traditional 9-to-5 career,” said John Paller, Executive Steward of Opolis.

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  • “At Opolis, we’re creating a next-generation workplace structure where we empower independent workers to live beyond the traditional 9-to-5 career,” said John Paller, Executive Steward of Opolis.
  • “Over the years, we've heard from thousands of our members about the struggles of working independently.
  • The biggest interference to their success has been a public system that lacks an adequate social safety for all workers.
  • The partnership between Opolis and Freelancers Union will offer freelancers authorized to work in the U.S., access to entity formation, annual W2s, premium health benefits, and many other shared services.

Journalists denied entry to Conservative Party Convention

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星期四, 九月 7, 2023
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Accreditation, Freedom, Speech, Suggestion, Conservative Party of Canada, Conservatism, Conservative Party, Freelancers Union, The Real News Network, The Real News (Pakistan), Breech, Maple

QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Freelance Union President and freelance journalist Nora Loreto was denied media accreditation at the 2023 convention of the Conservative Party of Canada in Québec City.

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  • QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Freelance Union President and freelance journalist Nora Loreto was denied media accreditation at the 2023 convention of the Conservative Party of Canada in Québec City.
  • Loreto claims that she pressed Fischer who said repeatedly that Loreto was denied, but refused to say why.
  • The party is considering two motions on what they call freedom of speech and also one motion to defund the CBC/Radio-Canada.
  • At least one other journalist was similarly denied credentials: Martin Lukacs from The Breech.

Fiverr Releases its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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星期一, 八月 14, 2023
Workforce, Learning, United Nations Sustainable Development Group, Gender equality, Culture, Policy, The Research in Color Foundation, Recycling, Electronic waste, Minor, Social Security Government Pension Offset, WCEC, D&I, Freelancers Union, CO2, Paper, ESG, Environment, Social, NYSE, Empowerment, Sustainable Development Goal 4, Cryptocurrency, Tourism, Lufthansa, Fiverr

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is revolutionizing how the world works together, released its 2022 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) report , detailing the actions it took in 2022 to ensure a more sustainable future.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is revolutionizing how the world works together, released its 2022 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) report , detailing the actions it took in 2022 to ensure a more sustainable future.
  • “Sustainability at Fiverr extends far beyond climate practices,” said Micha Kaufman, founder and CEO of Fiverr.
  • Other notable ongoing D&I programs include Fiverr Empower, Fiverr for All, and several Kickstarter Programs for small businesses in partnerships with non-profit organizations (WCEC, Launch It, Black CHEFS Collective).
  • We took further steps to reduce our waste and had recycling programs for electronic waste, batteries, paper, and bottles.

U.S. Independent Professionals Earned $286 Billion in 2022, a Nearly 10% Increase Compared to 2021, According to Fiverr’s Sixth Annual Freelance Economic Impact Report

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星期三, 五月 17, 2023
Technology, Men, Accounting, Professional Services, Consumer, Data Analytics, Other Technology, Business, Software, Other Professional Services, Internet, Legal, Women, Human Resources, Data Management, Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Workforce, Partnership, Employment, International, A.I, Woman, Multimedia, CMO, Rockbridge Associates, Fiverr, United States Census Bureau, Gross domestic product, GDP, Freelancers Union, Growth, Center for Economic Studies (U.S. Census Bureau), Big Tech, NYSE, Creative industries, Video game, Nursing

Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is revolutionizing how the world works together, today released its sixth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report.

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  • Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is revolutionizing how the world works together, today released its sixth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report.
  • The report analyzes secondary data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, to determine the size and revenues of U.S. based freelancers.
  • This study specifically focuses on a skilled workforce, referred to as “independent professionals”, “independent workers” or “freelancers”.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005308/en/
    Fiverr today released its sixth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report.

Fiverr Celebrates its First Annual International Freelancer Day (October 19th) to Honor All Freelancers Around the World

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星期三, 十月 19, 2022
Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Professional Services, Software, Small Business, Internet, Outsourcing Business, Other Professional Services, Cloud, International, City, World Bank, Organization, Architecture, NYSE, Perception, Twitter, World, Instagram, Workforce, Freelancers Union, Multimedia, Fortune 500, Dream, CEO, Social media, Blog, Freedom, Publishing, Fiverr, Facebook

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221019005350/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221019005350/en/
    Fiverr has announced its establishment and recognition of October 19th as International Freelancer Day - a day to honor and celebrate freelancers across the globe for their contribution to the worlds economy.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    While there are many benefits to being a freelancer, they still feel they arent recognized as contributors to the larger work world.
  • As part of International Freelancer Day, Fiverr and the Freelancers Union have established the Freelancer Wellness Fund.
  • To learn more about International Freelancer Day and to apply for the Freelancer Wellness Fund, click here .

U.S. Independent Professionals Earned an Estimated $247 Billion in 2021 and Have Never Been More Satisfied with Their Work, According to Fiverr’s Fifth Annual Freelance Economic Impact Report

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星期三, 五月 25, 2022
Technology, Human Resources, Women, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Men, Communications, Professional Services, Consumer, Data Management, Cloud, Employment, Gross domestic product, Population, International, Freelancers Union, City, Rockbridge Associates, Reduction of Hours of Work (Public Works) Convention, 1936, United States Census Bureau, Multimedia, Center for Economic Studies (U.S. Census Bureau), Dream, Creative, GDP, Fortune 500, Marketing, Community, Architecture, Workforce, Accounting, Public policy, Partnership, Time, Sun Belt, Freedom, Instagram, Blog, Twitter, Face, Lonestar, Growth, San Francisco Bay Area, United, NYSE, Publishing, Creative industries, Drug, Tourism, Video game, Facebook, Fiverr

Independent workers continue to be a powerful economic driver as the economy rebounds from the downturns of the pandemic.

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  • Independent workers continue to be a powerful economic driver as the economy rebounds from the downturns of the pandemic.
  • This workforce is estimated to have earned $247 billion in revenue in 2021, up from an estimated $234 billion in 2020.
  • Half (50%) of independent professionals in the U.S. experienced increased demand for their services in 2021 compared to 2020.
  • There are an estimated 462,000 independent professionals who call these markets home in 2021, earning nearly $17.6 billion in revenues.

myFICO: Financial Literacy for Self-Employed Folks

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星期二, 四月 12, 2022
Professional Services, Other Consumer, Consumer, Finance, Banking, Accounting, SEP, Thought, Disability, Marketing, HSAS, HSA, SEP IRA, Organization, Freelancers Union, HDHP, Tax, IRAS, Retirement, FICO, IRA, Scores, Insurance, Health insurance, Financial adviser, Advertising

If I'm unable to work, disability insurance can help me stay on top of my bills.

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  • If I'm unable to work, disability insurance can help me stay on top of my bills.
  • As I'm on a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), I squirrel money away into a Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • An HSA can be used for medical-related expenses other than premiums, such as co-pays, procedures, and eligible supplies and equipment.
  • While this isn't just for self-employed folks, it can be a good option to save for retirement when you're working for yourself.

New Report Finds 59% of Freelancers Are Owed $50,000 or More by Late Paying Clients

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星期四, 二月 17, 2022
Council, Income, Independent, Growth, SAN, Time, Face, Microsoft, Public policy, GLOBE, Life insurance, Online shopping, Google, Freelancers Union

The report surveyed 416 professionals in the U.S. who earn the majority of their income from 1099 work and who directly invoice their clients.

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  • The report surveyed 416 professionals in the U.S. who earn the majority of their income from 1099 work and who directly invoice their clients.
  • Commenting on the findings, Rafael Espinal, President and Executive Director of Freelancers Union, said: "One of the biggest challenges freelancers face is getting paid on time, if not getting paid at all.
  • Freelancers Union has been in the forefront of ensuring freelancers have the right to a contract and expanded payment protections.
  • 45% use a tool that costs $20 or less, and 28% pay over $20 for an invoicing tool.

Stoke Talent Enables Companies to Increase Trust for Freelancers with New Accelerated Payments Option

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星期四, 二月 11, 2021
Freelancer, Temporary employment, Upwork, Labor, Employment, Work, Freelancers Union

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stoke Talent , a leading freelance management system, is releasing a new Accelerated Payment tool.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stoke Talent , a leading freelance management system, is releasing a new Accelerated Payment tool.
  • This new capability enables companies to pay their freelancers, consultants, and contract workers within 24 hours in their preferred currency and payment method.
  • Stoke Talent's Accelerated Payments tool eliminates that pain point and makes the process easy for both companies and freelancers."
  • Stoke Talent is a freelance management system (FMS) that makes it easy for companies to work with independent contractors.

2020 National Independent Worker Day Webinar – Today 1pm ET to 3pm

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星期日, 八月 16, 2020
Employment classifications, Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed, Temporary employment, Freelancer, Temporary work, Gig worker, Employment, Work, Human activities, Labor, Freelancers Union

*The 2020 Annual National Independent Worker Day Webinaris a collaboration between iPSE-US and iWorker Innovation.

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  • *The 2020 Annual National Independent Worker Day Webinaris a collaboration between iPSE-US and iWorker Innovation.
  • To honor the tens of millions of independent workers, contractors, consultants, freelancers, self-employed, gig workers, and small business owners in America who choose to fearlessly structure their work around their lives, iPSE-U.S., the Association of Independent Workers, established Americas first National Independent Worker Day on August 16.