I own a barber shop and have both employees and booth renters (independent contractors) working there. Am I responsible for making sure their licenses and permits are current?

Yes. As a shop owner or manager you are responsible for ensuring that everyone – including employees and independent contractors - performing barbering or manicuring in your shop is properly licensed. Agency rules require that you keep a list of all people working in the shop and that you check to make sure that their licenses and booth rental permits are current. The individuals working in the shop are also responsible for ensuring that their own licenses and permits are current. ... more