Late Breaking News for a Friday Afternoon:  Gawker is reporting that Joanne Lipman’s Portfolio is “pushing its staff writers into contracts.  Currently, writers at the magazine are considered full-time and get appropriate benefits. That would change if they became independent contractors who regularly write for the magazine.”

If they force you into signing this and you lose your benefits, definitely start looking for a new job IMMEDIATELY.   If you can’t find something great, than at least freelance on the side.

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