The Pro Act, which passed the House of Representatives in March, has two big components. The first is that it makes it easier for workers and independent contractors to organize unions. Thatâs certainly a concern for some employers. But the other, and bigger headache for small businesses, is that it potentially changes the way we define and classify employees.
Under the Pro Act, which is fashioned closely after Californiaâs 2019 Assembly Bill 5 legislation:
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⦠an individual performing any service shall be considered an employee (except as provided in the previous sentence) and not an independent contractor, unless:
(A) the individual is free from control and direction in connection with the performance of the service, both under the contract for the performance of service and in fact;
Mary Kearl
Freelance writer Mary Kearl has taken two breaks from working full time after burning out.
Rather than rely on long vacations like before, she now focuses on moments of rest every day.
Being patient with herself and others and doing one thing at a time has helped her avoid stress.
I ve taken not one but two breaks from working full time, both related to burnout.
The first time, after working myself to the point of sheer exhaustion as the social media lead for a major sports organization, I took a few months off to bike across the country and relocate from New York City to LA.
Mary Kearl is a professional freelance writer and marketing consultant.
As a freelancer, she enjoys being able to make more money, choose her own hours, and be an active caregiver to her toddler.
If the PRO Act in its current form passes in the Senate, Kearl says she could potentially most of her clients and income.
Professionally, I ve never been happier since becoming a freelancer. Sure, there are the occasional stresses of chasing down payments and the ongoing uncertainty of not knowing exactly how much I ll earn, but as someone who thrives when I m learning and being challenged, the pros outweigh the cons.
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There are many terms, phrases, and acronyms used by talent acquisition that job seekers should know.
These include KSA, DOE, purple squirrel, ATS, poaching, blind screening, and exploding offer.
Knowing these terms can give you a competitive edge in both the application and interview process.
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