19.2 What's all this talk about licensed agents?
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This article is from the Sex Movies FAQ, by director@gti.net (The Director) with numerous contributions by others.
19.2 What's all this talk about licensed agents?
Nick Long (NICKLONG@delphi.com) says: "Agents are licensed in
California by the Department of Labor. Others in the biz are
classed and represent themselves as managers and/or business
managers, and any other associated description. An 'agent' is
treated under Calif law as if they were an employment agency and
have specific reporting and record-keeping requirements, as well as
needing an annually renewable license and a bond. This allows an
agent to collect fees for talent, deduct their fee, and pass the
money along. In 'practice' it doesn't work that way. Virtually
*all* talent is paid directly by the company and the agent 'bills'
for his part of the service."
"As in any 'licensed' status, there is no problem until the state
receives a complaint about an individual, and then they will
perform an investigation and proceed accordingly against an
'unlicensed' individual/company, just as they would on a complaint
against an unlicensed building contractor, etc."
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