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Upwork: Demand for AI Freelance Skills More Than Doubles, Led by Video and Integration Work

Upwork's 2026 In-Demand Skills report shows AI freelance skills demand grew 109%

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

Employers Are Hiring Freelancers To Fill Gaps As 2026 Layoffs Hit Pandemic-Era Levels

Employers are hiring freelancers in 2026 at record rates as layoffs reach

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

Freelance Economy Growth 2026: U.S. Tops 72 Million Independent Workers

The U.S. freelance economy now exceeds 72 million workers, with job postings

Johnson Stiles By Johnson Stiles

EU Platform Work Directive: What Freelancers Need to Know Before December 2026

The EU platform work directive affects freelancers worldwide as the December 2026

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

iHire report: 61% of American Workers Now Find freelancing Appealing

A new iHire survey of 2,250 U.S. workers finds 61% find freelancing

Emily Lauderdale By Emily Lauderdale

21st Century Worker Act Would Give Freelancers Stronger Independent Contractor Protections

The 21st Century Worker Act, introduced in March 2026, would simplify contractor

Mark Paulson By Mark Paulson

New Gig Worker Classification Rule Could Reshape Rreelancing in 2026

The Labor Department just proposed a new gig worker classification rule for

Renee Johnson By Renee Johnson