Loopholes and Lawsuits

Before the chaos overtakes us, let's reconnect!

As the holiday season approaches, hosts Jaime Schrabeck and Mike Vo highlight big decisions that could haunt you later, like purchasing a salon, selling gift cards, and ignoring ADA requirements. Through real-life legal cases and practical advice, they address the necessity of completing annual financial checkups and consulting legal professionals to avoid costly mistakes.

Haunted by Poor Decisions? Prepare Now for the Holidays As the holiday season approaches, hosts Jaime Schrabeck and Mike Vo highlight big decisions that could haunt you later, like purchasing a salon, selling gif...

New video out today!

Quick update on legislation, and a more comprehensive discussion about a lawsuit for wage and hour violations.

Legislation and Litigation: What Lies Ahead for California Manicurists We discuss the latest developments in California legislation affecting manicurists and review a recent class-action lawsuit filed by a manicurist against mul...

Your lease is likely your biggest expense.

Tune in for practical advice on enhancing your financial position in today's economic climate.

Trading Spaces: Ending Your Salon Lease Early When your salon no longer suits your needs or budget, it's time to revisit your lease agreement. Hosts Jaime Schrabeck and Mike Vo discuss the importance of ...

Unless you want to be sued, you’ll need your landlord's cooperation to end your lease early.

Check out this preview of our latest episode.

PREVIEW Trading Spaces: Ending Your Salon Lease Early Need to get out of your lease? We delve into the expectations landlords have during lease transitions and the importance of making the process as smooth as p...

Get our latest take on , the bill that would restore the right of California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensed manicurists to work as independent contractors.

Since introduced by Assemblyman Tri Ta, this bill has gained a coauthor and been assigned to the labor and employment committee.

Find out what's next and how you can help.

Legislative Update for California Manicurists We cover the latest developments surrounding Assembly Bill (AB) 504, introduced by Assemblymember Tri Ta. The bill aims to amend Labor Code 2778 in Californi...

Miss our class at Premiere Shows Anaheim?

We recorded it for you!

Check out this preview: https://youtu.be/Rr-nfeU4OH4

Thanks to our amazing special guests Colin Edwards - District Director for Assemblyman Tri Ta
Kristy Underwood - Executive Officer of California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Myra Reddy - Director of Government Affairs for Professional Beauty Association

PREVIEW: Booth Rent Isn't Legal? Nobody Told Me! (Class at Premiere Anaheim on February 23, 2025) Colin Edwards, District Director for Assemblyman Tri Ta, describes how we can help change the law to allow manicurists to work as independent contractors.FUL...

UPDATE

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Labor and Employment.

No hearing date as of yet.

Please continue to contact your representatives to support this bill!

Thank you again, Assemblyman Tri Ta!

BOOTH RENT ISN'T LEGAL? NOBODY TOLD ME!

Yesterday at Premiere Shows Anaheim, Mike Vo and Jaime Schrabeck of Loopholes and Lawsuits presented this exciting class about licensed manicurists in California.

Thanks to our special guests:

Colin Edwards, District Director for Assemblyman Tri Ta

Kristy Underwood, Executive Officer of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

Myra Reddy, Director of Government Affairs of the Professional Beauty Association

Colin provided this toolkit for you to use when you advocate for , the bill that would restore our right to work as independent contractors.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1R-GHJEmxDTLGhK1DItwtY7VvnzxFd-Nd

We've included the slides from the presentation, with more information to come soon.

Join Mike Vo, Jaime Schrabeck and special guests tomorrow morning for the first class of the day!

Booth Rent Isn’t Legal?
Nobody Told Me!
10:00-11:00 am
Room 262C

Premiere Beauty Shows

A timely reminder as we prepare for .

Know your scope of practice before investing in equipment, tools, products or education.

California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be on the show floor at Booth 401.

Attention: Products sold at the California tradeshows may not be within your scope of practice or may be illegal to use in your establishment.

When attending California tradeshows, please be aware that products sold may not be within your scope of practice. The Board does not have jurisdiction over the sale of equipment and products in the barbering and beauty industry. Licensees are responsible to know what they can use within their scope of practice.

Join Mike Vo and Jaime Schrabeck at Premiere Shows for the latest news on licensed manicurists in California, including the newly introduced .

Sunday, February 23
10:00-11:00 am
Room 262C

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