EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 5 MIN
How to Handle Severance When You're an Independent Contractor
from The Layoff Podcast with Fexingo: Severance, Job Loss, and Bouncing Back from Termination · host Fexingo
Episode 17 of The Layoff Podcast tackles the unique challenges independent contractors face when a contract ends without severance. Lucas and Luna explore the legal landscape, the myth of implied severance for freelancers, and practical steps to protect your income. They dive into the 2023 case of a freelance graphic designer who sued for wrongful termination in California and won a settlement, highlighting the importance of written contracts and negotiation leverage. The hosts also discuss how independent contractors can build a financial buffer and diversify client bases to reduce risk. Listeners will learn one concrete action they can take this week to safeguard their freelance income. #IndependentContractor #Freelance #Severance #JobLoss #Careers #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ContractorsRights #FreelancerTips #GigEconomy #SelfEmployed #NoSeverance #ClientDiversification #FinancialBuffer #ContractNegotiation #WrongfulTermination #CaliforniaLaborLaw Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Episode 17 of The Layoff Podcast tackles the unique challenges independent contractors face when a contract ends without severance. Lucas and Luna explore the legal landscape, the myth of implied severance for freelancers, and practical steps to protect your income. They dive into the 2023 case of a freelance graphic designer who sued for wrongful termination in California and won a settlement, highlighting the importance of written contracts and negotiation leverage. The hosts also discuss how independent contractors can build a financial buffer and diversify client bases to reduce risk. Listeners will learn one concrete action they can take this week to safeguard their freelance income. #IndependentContractor #Freelance #Severance #JobLoss #Careers #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ContractorsRights #FreelancerTips #GigEconomy #SelfEmployed #NoSeverance #ClientDiversification #FinancialBuffer #ContractNegotiation #WrongfulTermination #CaliforniaLaborLaw Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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