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New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced a settlement agreement with BuzzFeed Media Enterprises, Inc..The announcement was over a practice of violating freelance workers’ right to timely payment under the Freelance Isn’t Free Act. The agreement secures more than $45,000 in relief for 16 freelance workers who filed complaints with DCWP. BuzzFeed must also pay restitution to any other freelance workers who file a claim showing they were not paid on time for services performed.“It’s simple: Everyone deserves to be paid on time for their work, and our administration will always hold companies that break these…
Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York. As a journalist, he has covered every futures market traded in the U.S., at one time or another. Jim is the proprietor of the “Jim Wyckoff on the Markets” analytical, educational and trading advisory service. Jim also worked as a technical analyst for Dow Jones Newswires and as the senior market analyst with TraderPlanet.com. Jim…
Photography leads as the top industry for freelancers in the UK in 2024, according to an analysis conducted by business finance experts at money.co.uk.The report says that 68% of freelance photographers consider their career desirable and evaluated key factors such as average hourly rates, online interest, and customer reviews to determine which industry offers the best potential for freelancers.This all indicates that clients are looking beyond basic point-and-shoot skills and recognize the difference that trained, creative photographers bring to the table. Encouraging to see in a digital era where everyone can get their hands on a camera, switch to auto…
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 4, 2025. NYSEStock futures were little changed Thursday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a four-day win streak.Futures tied to the Dow hovered around the flatline. S&P 500 futures were also flat, along with Nasdaq-100 futures.The Dow slid 0.22% on Wednesday, posting its first loss in five sessions. The S&P 500 advanced 0.01%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.32%.Private sector payrolls rose by just 37,000 in May on Wednesday, coming in sharply below the Dow Jones forecast for 110,000 and raising investors’ worries about the softening job market and the impact on the…
Permit Architects Employer: New York, NY, US (remote possible)Location: Fri, May 30 ’25Posted on: $75 – $125 hourly Pay: Senior Architectural Project Manager – Freelance or Part-Time (Remote) Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in or near NYC)Commitment: Approximately 15–20 hours per week Experience: 10+ yearsAbout Us Permit Architects is a New York City–based firm specializing in helping homeowners navigate co-op, condo, and NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) permit approvals for small residential renovations. Our mission is to make the renovation process as simple and streamlined as possible—for both our clients and our team. Please note, we are not a design…
Sunset scene of light trails traffic speeds through an intersection in Gangnam center business district of Seoul at Seoul city, South KoreaMongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets traded mixed Thursday, after private sector hiring in the U.S. hit its lowest level in over two years, raising concerns that trade policy uncertainty could be weighing on the world’s largest economy.A report from payrolls processing firm ADP showed that payrolls rose only 37,000 for the month, less than the downwardly revised 60,000 in April and below the consensus forecast of 110,000 that economists polled by Dow Jones had forecast.South Korean markets…
By 2027, more than half of the U.S. workforce is expected to be freelancing. This dramatic growth places freelance platforms at the center of the modern work ecosystem. However, with opportunity comes risk. To protect users and maintain platform credibility, implementing a strong freelancer identity verification system is no longer optional—it’s essential.This article explores the major challenges freelance marketplaces face, outlines the practical steps for freelancer ID verification, and highlights the business value of building trust through Know Your Contractor frameworks.The Key Challenges for Freelance PlatformsCustomer Growth and RetentionFreelance platforms thrive on user volume. Whether catering to niche professionals or…
Key Takeaways CrowdStrike shares tumbled on Wednesday after the cybersecurity provider issued a quarterly outlook below Wall Street estimates.The stock broke out from an ascending triangle to hit an all-time high earlier this week in a move that coincided with the relative strength index nudging toward overbought territory. Longer-term bullish momentum was tested on Wednesday.Investors should watch major support levels on CrowdStrike’s chart around $455, $390 and $340, while also monitoring a key overhead area near $510. CrowdStrike (CRWD) shares retreated from their record high on Wednesday after the cybersecurity provider issued a disappointing quarterly revenue outlook. The company reported…
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Published on: Wednesday June 4, 2025 This week the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) published a damning new report Freelance and Forgotten, based on testimonies from over 800 creative workers, including WGGB members. It exposes the widespread exploitation of freelance workers in the creative industries in Scotland and paints a picture of the poor and precarious working conditions writers and other freelancers are facing across the sector. Key findings include: 69% of respondents experiencing late payment for work – some waiting up to 15 months. 33% not being paid at all for freelance work they have delivered. 53% witnessing or experiencing…
