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7,500 Salons Join the Strands for Trans Movement

The Strands for Trans movement is designed to create positive change for the trans community by seeking progressive trans-supportive legislation. It's most recent campaign, Transphobe Takedowns, is putting out messaging to lawmakers.

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The US House of Representatives Passes Bill to Ban Discrimination that Stems from Race-Based Hairstyles

If it is passed by the Senate, natural hair discrimination could be deemed illegal nationwide.

National CROWN Day: July 3 Celebrates Anniversary of Act Against Race-Based Hair Discrimination

A day of solidarity for the human rights of Black men, women and children to wear their natural hair boldly and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace.

Salon Labor and Wage Laws Focus of PBA Symposium

Beauty experts took a deep dive into compliance for owners. The event was sold-out.

Tennessee Lawmakers Move to Make Licensing Unnecessary

A set of companion bills would allow any person to practice cosmetology without a license as long as the provider enters into a written contract with the client.

ALERT: New 2020 Law Requires CA Booth Renters to Meet These Requirements

While this law doesn’t apply outside of California, it could become a model for other states.  Salons utilizing renters will have to run a much tighter ship and booth renters will need to show specific ways in which they are independent from the salon owner.

Landmark CA Legislation Defines "Independent Contractor"

AB 5 does provide relief for establishment owners that both work as stylists themselves as well as rent booth space.

California Beauty Federation Holds 19th Annual WOW Event

The Professional Beauty Federation of California’s ‘Welcome to Our World’ (W.O.W) lobbying event bridges a connection between policy makers and beauty industry professionals.

New York City Bans Discrimination Based On Hairstyle

Hair discrimination now carries a hefty fine of $250,000 for any policies that restrict natural hairstyles.

Rethinking the Tip Tax Credit

As the salon industry finds new champions with Representatives Darin LaHood and Suzan DelBene, a new bill promises credits on the FICA taxes owners pay on tips.

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