Freelancers, contract workers, and the Changing Workplaces Review

May 31, 2017 Editor News changing workplaces reviewcontract workfreelance rights

The world of work has changed dramatically over the past few decades. More people are working part time. More people are self-employed and more people in different fields are considered “freelancers” than ever before. Government policy has been slow to catch up with these changes.The government of Ontario made progress this month in…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 24-29

May 29, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Announcing the Winners of the 40th Anniversary National Magazine Awards [Magazine Awards] The Changing Workplace Review calls for protection for…

Webinar: Tax Tips and Financial Planning for Freelancers

May 25, 2017 Editor Event eventfreelance financeswebinar

When you work for yourself – like so many of us do these days – your business finances ARE your personal finances, and if you’re not careful, things can get very messy.Join us for a webinar called Tax Tips and Financial Planning for Freelancers on Monday, June 5 at 3:00 p.m. E.T. and start to learn how to run your sole-proprietorship…

New webinar on extended health benefits plan for freelancers

May 24, 2017 Editor News afbshealth coveragehealth insurancewebinarwriters coalition

Membership in CMG Freelance gives you access to a non-profit extended health care benefits package. And there's a new webinar on the CMG Freelance website that explains the costs and benefits of the plan.The Writers’ Coalition Program is an affordable health insurance program offered by the not-for-profit insurer AFBS. CMG Freelance members…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 16-23

May 23, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Kim Pittaway, Michael de Pencier and D.B. Scott to co-host 40th Anniversary National Magazine Awards [Magazine Awards] 'Emerging Indigenous Voices'…

2017 Portenier Human Rights Bursary competition open for applications

May 18, 2017 Editor News bursarycanadian journalism forum on violence and traumaconflict zone reportingforum freelance fundportenier human rights bursary

Applications opened this week for the 2017 Portenier Human Rights Bursary competition. The winner of the bursary receives $3000 to attend hostile environment training offered by approved course providers.The competition is open to freelance journalists and independent documentary filmmakers whose work focuses on human rights abuses. The bursary is…

Freelance Isn’t Free Act becomes law in New York City

May 16, 2017 Editor News freelance isn't freefreelancers unionsuccess stories

Yesterday was a historic day for freelancers. The Freelance Isn't Free Act, which was spearheaded by the Freelancers Union during a year-long campaign last year, became law in New York City.https://twitter.com/Sara_Horowitz/status/864130390562406400The law requires anyone hiring a freelancer for work worth $800 or more to use a written contract.…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 9-15

May 15, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Jonathan Kay has resigned as EIC of The Walrus [Canadian Magazines] Canada's National Newspaper Awards have a diversity problem [J-Source]…

Know Your Worth, Know Your Rights with Don Genova

May 10, 2017 Editor Advice advicefreelance contracts

by Grace Szucs [caption id="attachment_13424" align="alignright" width="237"] CMG Freelance President Don Genova[/caption]More often than not, writers are being asked to sign contracts these days, says Don Genova, president of CMG Freelance. Contracts can protect you, but they can also put an unfair burden on the writer.Genova went over some…

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