Montreal resident Matthew Olsen says freelance writing was how he made a living when he was in school. But while the work kept him afloat for three years, it was only a matter of time before he would be forced to leave.
Managers from his digital platform of choice, which is based in the United States, didn’t consistently communicate what was expected of him and other regular contractors, he said, adding they often brought in frequent changes in pay schedules, leaving them without a stable paycheque.
And what’s worse, Olsen said, is that he felt as though he had no one he could turn to for help.
“I can look online
