Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro Beauty

What’s the incentive to comply with regulations if no one’s held accountable? When government recognizes exploitation and unsafe working conditions in the beauty industry, the response should be legislation, education, and enforcement that directly addresses the problem. In our first interview with an elected official, Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz of New York explains how she gives voice to her constituents with a proposed bill that could transform our industry.
Resources:
Nail Salon Accountability Act

Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz of New York (AD-39)
Race to the Bottom: Low Prices & Stolen Wages in NY’s Nail Salon Industry

New York Times (5/7/15) - The Price of Nice Nails
New York Nail Salon Workers Association
NYCOSH (New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health)
One Fair Wage
Adhikaar
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How can you avoid being misclassified or having your wages stolen? What actions should you take if you find yourself in this situation? When legislators recognize the prevalence of wage theft in the beauty industry, we can expect harsher penalties for unethical salon owners. In Part 2, we describe the warning signs to look for and offer recommendations and resources to remedy illegal employment practices.
Resources:
Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee? (IRS)
Wage and Hour Rights (Department of Labor)
DOL Toll-free helpline: 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243)
State Labor Offices
Money Matters: Accountant Answers ( Part 1)
Money Matters: Accountant Answers ( Part 2)
Processing Payroll: Doing it Right (Part 1)
Processing Payroll: Doing it Right (Part 2)
AB 1003 - Proposed Wage Theft Bill in California
New York Nail Salon Accountability Act
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A note from your hosts: While we make every effort to provide current and factual information in this podcast, we are not lawyers or accountants. Information contained in this podcast should not be viewed as a substitute for legal or tax advice. We always recommend you seek professional legal and financial advice where required.
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In what ways does HIPAA apply to the beauty industry? Can we refuse to provide services or terminate employment based on vaccine status? What rights do we have and what accommodations or exceptions, if any, should we be prepared to make? While COVID vaccinations bring more normalcy to our daily lives, they complicate our relationships with clients and coworkers. Attorney Amy Toepper returns to address the numerous legal issues around vaccinations in the workplace.
Resources:
What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws | US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Explaining HIPAA: No, it doesn't ban questions about your vaccinations status
Is it a HIPAA violation to ask for proof of vaccine status?
How to Handle an Employee's Request for a Medical or Religious Accommodation to a Vaccine Requirement
AMT Law - Expert legal advice from Amy Toepper and her team
Legal In A Box - Business documents and connections to attorneys in your state
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Will Congress give the beauty industry any economic relief? What actions can we take to make a difference at the state and federal levels? From tracking legislation to exercising our right to vote, we have opportunities to influence the direction of our government and the future of our industry. We welcome back Myra Reddy, Director of Government Affairs and Industry Relations for the Professional Beauty Association.
Resources:
Register to Vote
Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
Professional Beauty Association (PBA) Advocacy
FICA Tax Tip Fairness

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Licensing deregulation is a real threat to the professional beauty industry. Why is it happening and what recourse do you have to stop it? Ashley shares her concerns about Illinois House Bill 5558, and what actions she is taking to fight the bill. Jaime discusses resources for those who are just starting out with advocacy, and how to find bills that might affect your license in your state.
Resources:
Common Cause - Find your representatives

USA.gov - Find your representatives

American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) - Bill Tracker

Professional Beauty Association (PBA) - Advocacy Toolkit

Washington Post (11/09/15) - In taking on cosmetologists - and other licensed professions - the White House may have picked a fight it can’t win

ThinkProgress (8/17/19) - Koch Brothers’ anti-government group promotes allowing unlicensed, untrained cosmetologists

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A note from your hosts: While we make every effort to provide current and factual information in this podcast, we are not lawyers or accountants. Information contained in this podcast should not be viewed as a substitute for legal or tax advice. We always recommend you seek professional legal and financial advice where required.
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