How does the passing of AB 5 impact event & entertainment companies?
With the recent passing of California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), news on the subject and its impact on the state of California, the Nation, and the gig economy is everywhere. However, we know that...
What you need to know about California’s new employee misclassification rules
On April 30, 2018, the Supreme Court of California established new rules for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor (1099) or an employee (W-2). This decision greatly impacts many wage-related requirements for businesses...
What’s a Good Profit Margin When Billing for Your Live Event Crew?
While money isn’t everything… for live event companies, profitability is certainly a top priority according to recent survey results. One item that companies absolutely must take into account when examining their business and determining how...
What’s the #1 Reason Event Companies are Paying Less for Crew This Year?
One of the most interesting things that came out of this year’s crew pay rate report was that event companies are paying less in 2017 for their crew than they did in 2016. We were...
How do event production companies employ labor agencies?
We all know that in order to produce a flawless event, an array of moving parts must come together. However, while everyone is doing their part in creating unique event experiences, we can sometimes forget...
Event Industry News, Weekly Roundup: June 30, 2017
How did the Fourth of July become a national holiday? For the first 15 or 20 years after the Declaration was written, people didn’t celebrate it much, most say because too much else was happening...
Getting Caught Up from InfoComm 2017…Finally!
If you were at InfoComm last week, you’re probably still trying to catch your breath from activity-packed days (and nights) and roaming the massive exhibit hall in search of the latest gadgets and technology for...Event Industry News, Weekly Roundup: July 14, 2017
It turns out that according to the highly authoritative National Day Calendar website, this week’s celebrations included National 7-Eleven Day. Originating in 1989, this day was set aside to celebrate the convenient store's customers by...