This year, California’s Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) will have its Sunset Review in the state legislature. In its report, the BBC has made certain requests, including sole oversight of beauty schools and authorization to issue 2 new license types: Manicurist/Esthetician and Barber/Cosmetologist.
“Each year, the Assembly Business and Professions Committee and the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee hold joint sunset review oversight hearings to review the boards and bureaus under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The DCA boards and bureaus are responsible for protecting consumers and the public and regulating the professionals they license. The sunset review process provides an opportunity for the DCA, the Legislature, the boards, and interested parties and stakeholders to discuss the performance of the boards, and make recommendations for improvements.”
The following laws became effective January 1, 2026.
AB 1514 granted licensed manicurists exemption from the ABC test until January 1, 2029. All requirements of Labor Code 2778 in effect in order to be considered an independent contractor.
Read the text of AB 1514 here
Read the updated Labor Code 2778 here
The Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) requires that all employers provide their employees with this notice of their rights. The notice is 5 pages long!
Read the text of SB 294 here
Read the updated Labor Code 1550 here
AB 692 restricts employers from requiring workers to repay training costs, tuition or bonuses when employment ends.
Read the text of AB 692 here
Read the updated Business and Professions Code 166608 here
SB 1126 “requires employers of California workers to participate in CalSavers if they do not sponsor a retirement plan and have one or more eligible employee.”
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