Commentary

Licensing Requirements Killing Jobs

By Betsy McCaughey
Wednesday, August 12 2020

Americans are hurting for jobs. But New York state's lawmakers are poised to make it even tougher to earn a paycheck by concocting licensing requirements for something as simple as giving a shampoo. The Albany pols have something to gain – campaign contributions from those pushing the new requirement. But if you're eyeing a job in a hair salon, these politicians are making your life harder. Occupational licensing is a job killer. More restrictions on working are not what Americans need. Jobs in personal care in New York state are down a staggering 37% because of the coronavirus…

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