Bill > AB504

This bill permanently removes the sunset provision that was set to make licensed manicurists subject to the standard worker classification rules on January 1, 2025. Currently, licensed manicurists can be classified as independent contractors if they meet specific conditions, such as setting their own rates, processing their own payments, setting their own hours, maintaining their own business license, and having control over their client scheduling. The bill ensures that these professionals can continue to be classified as independent contractors indefinitely, rather than reverting to the standard "ABC test" used for most worker classifications. This exemption allows licensed manicurists more flexibility in how they operate their businesses, enabling them to work independently in salons or rent spaces while maintaining control over their professional practices. The bill is part of California's ongoing efforts to provide nuanced worker classification rules that recognize the unique nature of certain professional services and the desire for professional autonomy in specific industries.

Labor and Employment

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB504