With today’s economy and job market, many individuals accustomed to full-time, consistent work may have to readjust to a more ad-hoc lifestyle. While for some workers, the idea of being your own boss, ...

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. When I began freelancing, an editor from a local news site approached me with an assignment. The pay seemed too low for the time ...

Freelancing offers flexibility and independence, but hidden within many contracts are clauses that can drain freelancers of their time, resources, and earnings. Understanding these sketchy contract ...

As a freelancer, before you start working with a client, you want to make sure that you have a well-written contract. This freelance agreement outlines the project requirements, deliverables, ...

Paralegals provide valuable skills and labor in the legal profession. Law firms hire paralegals to handle administrative tasks, such as answering phones and maintaining the attorney's schedule, as ...

There are many things you can do to help you define the relationship and limit your liability when others publish your work. You can pay close attention to how the provisions of your contract are ...

Dr. Colin Zhu thought about starting a family practice. But the 33-year osteopathic physician realized all the management, paperwork, and financial overhead might distract him from what he enjoyed ...