We cover the latest developments surrounding Assembly Bill (AB) 504, introduced by Assemblymember Tri Ta. The bill aims to amend Labor Code 2778 in California to allow licensed manicurists to choose between working as employees or independent contractors. We provide insights into the legislative process, the importance of mobilizing support for AB 504, our voluntary advocacy efforts, and recent events like our class at Premiere Anaheim.
We encourage viewers, especially those in the nail industry, to contact their local elected officials to ensure that AB 504 advances out of the labor and employment committee and receives the necessary backing in the legislature.
Unscripted and unedited, our first-ever live event features special guests Colin Edwards (District Director for Assemblyman Tri Ta), Kristy Underwood (Executive Officer of California’s Board of Barbering and Cosmetology) and Myra Reddy (Director of Government Affairs for the Professional Beauty Association). With co-hosts Mike Vo and Jaime Schrabeck, we discuss the impact of California’s labor laws on licensed manicurists. To restore our right to work as independent contractors, we emphasize the importance of advocacy, the process of legislation with the introduction of AB 504, and the necessity for collective action to ensure fair treatment of all licensed beauty professionals. This video also covers the ABC test, legislative timelines, and the implications of non-compliance, encouraging industry unity and grassroots efforts in reaching out to legislators.
Colin Edwards, District Director for Assemblyman Tri Ta, describes how we can help change the law to allow manicurists to work as independent contractors.
View the AB 504 Toolkit here.
Let’s talk liability! We cover the benefits and limitations of various insurance products, including professional liability, employment practices liability and workers’ compensation. Beyond the obvious, we also touch on the crucial issues of product safety, data security and ADA compliance for websites.
Performing services outside your scope of practice? Don’t expect your professional liability insurance to cover you.
We address viewer questions about California’s labor code requirements effective January 1, 2025 and discuss the potential pitfalls of misinterpretation and non-compliance and the importance of relying on the labor code and direct sources of legal authority rather than informal internet sources.
We’re here to answer the most frequently asked questions about how the change in California’s labor law will impact licensed manicurists.
We discuss the significant change affecting licensed manicurists in California, and why the determination of their employment status will depend on the ABC test, not the Borello test. Also, Mike explains why your accountant is wrong to advise you to issue a 1099 to your workers.
Confused about how 1099s operate in the beauty industry? Your accountant may be wrong.
Licensed manicurists in California will have two options after January 1, 2025: employee or establishment owner.
With the new year just weeks away, confusion over the upcoming change to the employment status of California’s licensed manicurists continues. We review the recent guidance from the Department of Industrial Relations and its relation to the relevant Labor Code. Mike also explains why referring to this issue as “AB 5” isn’t accurate.
California manicurists and salon owners hoping to avoid the ABC test or expecting a grace period after January 1, 2025 should consider what’s already been explained by the Department of Industrial Relations.
A quick word about referring to an old bill number when talking about the current law.
Kristy Underwood, the Executive Officer of California’s Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC), gives us the basics of establishment licenses, including whether more than one can be issued to the same location. More important, she addresses the changes coming January 1, 2025 with regard to licensed manicurists working as independent contractors.
Straight from the source, Kristy Underwood of California’s Board of Barbering and Cosmetology clarifies that AB 5 applies to all licensed establishments because there’s no such thing as a nail salon license.
Welcome to Loopholes and Lawsuits
In this first episode, we introduce ourselves, describe how this new project came together and our plans to address industry trends and your questions.
PREVIEW: Welcome to Loopholes and Lawsuits
When the opportunity to collaborate presents itself, you take advantage! Our new video podcast features expert perspectives on compliance and best practices for beauty professionals and salon owners.