Chasing Work
Restrictive regulations, confusing employment laws, and one-size-fits-all solutions have failed freelancers and destroyed worker flexibility. Here are the stories of the workforce of tomorrow.
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View MoreChasing Work Shouldn’t Be So Hard
Restrictive regulations, confusing employment laws, and one-size-fits-all solutions have cost independent workers their livelihoods, opportunities, and flexibility. At IW Features, we’ve told the stories of women devastated by these policies—mothers forced out of flexible jobs, small-business owners shuttered, and innovators robbed of independence.
The workforce of the 21st century deserves employment law that reflects the unique range of workers among the 74 million independent contractors who depend on freedom and flexibility.
From portable benefits to clear classification laws and fewer burdensome regulations, we’re championing solutions that work for independent contractors.
Workers deserve freedom, flexibility, opportunity, and choice when it comes to work—and the government should get out of the way.
Monica Wyman is a wedding florist in SoCal who struggled to hire per-event freelancers to fill in for her during her battle with breast cancer.
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Hear the stories of the independent workers defining the modern American workforce.
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Why This Seasoned Freelance Writer Says We Need Better Benefits for Independent Contractors
Linda Stewart is an independent contractor who’s written screenplays, novels, and book reviews. But…
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Biden Labor Rule Could Upend This Female Trucker’s Livelihood – Along With Hundreds of Thousands of Others’
A former freight broker and current Department of Defense driver warns the Biden administration’s…
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Department of Defense Truck Driver Says Laws Undermining Independent Contractors Also Undermine National Security
A former freight broker and current Department of Defense driver warns the Biden administration’s…
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Female Trucker Warns Biden Labor Rule Could End Her Business and Upend America’s Security
A female trucker who drives across the country with her husband shares how new…
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Cynthia’s Story | This Food Historian Documented The Midwest’s Agricultural Legacy Thanks To Freelance Work
For Cynthia Clampitt, freelance work has enabled her not only to become her mother’s…
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Dawn’s Story | Teacher Frustrated by Barriers Raised by Unreasonable State Regulations
Dawn Roy is a teacher, but she’s had to jump numerous hurdles because of…
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Kristin’s Story | Classical Soprano Refuses to Allow AB5 to Silence Her Voice
Classical soprano Kristin Genis-Lund says mid-tier opera companies are in jeopardy with AB5.
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Aaron’s Story | A Musician and His Family Look for a Viable Path Following AB5
Independent contracting makes it possible for this musician and bandleader to earn a living…
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Jon’s Story | Freelancing Kept This Seasoned Marketing Pro in the Workforce, Until AB5
A senior marketing professional has relied on freelancing to remain in the workforce as…
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Lisa’s Story | Contractor Wants Her Freedom to Work Back That AB5 Took Away
A former marketing and advertising director fell in love with freelancing and enjoys tailoring…
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Marguerite’s Story | Mrs. Claus Faces the Unemployment Line This Christmas Thanks to AB5
Marguerite Kusuhara is an entertainer whose favorite role is Mrs. Claus. Now, thanks to…
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AB5 Sends Santa Claus To The Unemployment Line
Patrick Turnbull, a retired landscape contractor from Sunland, California, has worked independently as Santa…
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Kevin’s Story | Despite Being Exempt From AB5, Graphic Designers Are Still Out of Work
Even though graphic designers received an exemption from California’s AB5, many of them are…
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A Florist and Cancer Survivor Is Forced to Shutter Her Business Due to AB5
Monica Wyman is a wedding florist in SoCal who struggled to hire per-event freelancers…
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Dori’s Story | AB5 Wrote Work Out Of CA For This Transcriptionist
A transcriptionist blames California’s AB5 for destroying the freedom and flexibility she needed to…
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Katerina’s Story | AB5 Derails Interpreter’s Dream of Owning Her Own Business
A California native hoped to make her dreams of owning her own interpreting agency…
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Karen’s Story | Freelancer Fights for the Right to Work in California
A long-time California freelancer is fighting for the rights of independent contractors across the…
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Jennifer’s Story | Restricted by Government Regulations, a Writer and Yoga Instructor Loses Work
A writer and yoga instructor values the creative freedom to follow her dueling passions.…
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Tony’s Story | AB5 Prevents a Court Interpreter From Helping Those in Need
A freelance court interpreter dedicated his life to becoming a voice for those who…
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David’s Story | California Freelancer Fights to Save His Livelihood
A California freelancer fights back when he sees his livelihood slipping away due to…
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