South Florida Musicians Association is pleased to offer a new service to members looking to promote their services. The Club Date Assistance Program is designed to assist members in creating or improving their promo pack, both in print and online. We can also help you create a web presence if you do not already have one.
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Local 655 has requested that the Florida Grand Opera be placed on the American Federation of Musicians International Unfair List. Members of the AFM would be prohibited from rendering musical services to the Opera in accordance with AFM Bylaws, Article 8, Section 3. The Local expects that the request will be approved by the AFM when a petition for an election is filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the fall.
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A bill introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Robert Andrews (D-NJ) would toughen penalties against employers who
missclassify employees as independent contractors. The bill would also require employers to give workers the right to challenge independent contractor classification and require the Department of Labor to conduct targeted audits in industries that frequently misclassify employees.
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