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Welcome to CFICF

A voice for independent contractors who want to stay that way.

If you are one of the millions of Americans who enjoy being an independent contractor, watch out. Your business is under attack. New federal and state laws are aimed at making it illegal for companies to use your services. Unions have joined in, using the courts to order companies to convert independent contractors to employees.

They are big, well-organized and well-funded. Independent contractors – small, independent businesses – are not, making an easy target. That’s where we come in – the Coalition for Independent Contractor Freedom.

ICs Speak Out

Click on the images or links below to see videos of ICs discussing their hopes & concerns. Technology / Nursing / Construction / Transportation

Transportation:
Mike Neill

Technology:
Richard Kent

At Risk

How your industry is affected

Your industry is under attack
Learn specifics about how your industry is affected as well as news and updates and resources for you to use to fight back.

Transportation Professionals

Despite the rising cost of diesel and a slowing economy, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports strong demand for transportation ( read more...

Healthcare Professionals

As an independent contractor in healthcare, you are part of a very large – and growing – group of professionals. Our site read more...

Construction Professionals

As an independent contractor in construction, you are part of a very large – and growing – group of professionals. According to read more...

Foodservice Professionals

Restaurant owners and operators, foodservice distributors and manufacturers rely every day on both employees and Independent contractors to profitably grow read more...

Technology Professionals

As an independent contractor in technology/telecom, you are part of a very large – and growing – group of professionals. According read more...

Other Independent Contractors

Our site is here to give you a voice and keep you informed on the issues that threaten your ability read more...

Stories

Fellow contractors share their stories in print and video

Independent Contractors vs Employees
by: Favila on: December 11, 2009
Massage Therapists IC Freedom Challenged By State of California
by: GraceJameel on: November 1, 2009
Massage Therapists IC Freedom Challenged By State of California
by: GraceJameel on: November 1, 2009

Your experiences can help us better understand and express the independent contractor's voice. Take a moment and tell us your story.

Recent Forum Topics

The five most recent topics in our forums

	Boston Freelancers Fight Independent Contractor Law ^{July 6, 2010 - 3:48 pm} Posted by admin in States' Issues and Topics
	WSJ article: "New Bill Would Help Freelancers Fight Deadbeat Companies" ^{June 28, 2010 - 8:38 am} Posted by admin in States' Issues and Topics
	Canadians coming to the defense of U.S. Independent Contractors ^{June 18, 2010 - 2:40 pm} Posted by admin in General Discussion
	Nevada cracking down on "misclassified" workers ^{June 14, 2010 - 12:34 pm} Posted by admin in States' Issues and Topics
	Some experts say Independent Contractors will one day become the majority ^{June 1, 2010 - 6:28 pm} Posted by admin in General Discussion

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News & Updates

Keep your eyes on this area for CFICF News and Updates

Aberdeen’s contingent workforce management study addresses independent contracting
Dateline: August 13, 2010, Aberdeen Group and MBO Partners, PRWeb New Study Details Strategies for Managing the Contingent Labor Umbrella, Including Independent Contractors The latest research on ...

Boston Freelancers Fight Independent Contractor Law
Dateline: June 30, 2010, Andrea Shea, WBUR.org Freelancers Fight State’s Independent Contractor Law By Andrea Shea BOSTON — Let’s say you’re an independent contractor ...

WSJ article: “New Bill Would Help Freelancers Fight Deadbeat Companies”
Dateline: June 24, 2010, Aaron Rutkoff, The Wall Street Journal Freelancers can face difficulties with one of the most rewarding aspects of their work: getting paid. Now ...