Independence, individuality, freedom, solitude: just a couple of words that describe the freelance lifestyle. And solitude is a key word here: there is literal solitude, as freelancers are usually alone while performing their home office tasks; but there is also the figurative sense of the word, since freelancers are often on their own when facing certain unpleasant situations.
Not only freelance sites rarely aid them in resolving disputes, but they have to deal with the lack of proper guidance, health insurance and other benefits as well. This is why the Freelancers Union, a non-profit organization, decided to raise its voice for all independent workers based in the U.S. and help them in every imaginable way to improve their work conditions. Read More…