Music industry professionals speak out against AB 5
(WorldNews Music)

Ari Herstand has become adept at navigating the music industry — so adept that he parlayed his knowledge into a book entitled “How to Make it in the New Music Business.” But the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and countless other music professionals in California are up against a legislative roadblock that threatens their ability to earn a living. Assembly Bill 5, authored by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego with the backing of union interests, was designed to protect workers’ rights by changing their status from independent contractors to employees, which affords them benefits and protections they otherwise wouldn’t have. Adversely impacted...