August 2008
Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
1929 Gateway Circle •
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Local: (614) 466-3834 •
Statewide: 1-866-642-6723
http://cos.ohio.gov
If you have questions, call toll free at: 1-877-267-8686 or renew online at https://license.ohio.gov/
Here are some key points to remember as we begin the 2011 renewal period:
• What you will need - a MasterCard, Visa or Discover Card as well as an Internet connection.
• This early renewal initiative can only be completed via the internet. The on-line renewal option will be available from August 2008 through February 2009. If you do not wish to utilize this option, look for your license renewal application(s) by regular mail in October 2008.
• Continuing Education Requirement – You are still required to complete the 8 hours of CE for a basic license and an additional 8 hours of specific CE hours for those holding an Instructors license.
• Active vs. Escrowed - Active License means you will be working in a salon. If you wish to put your license in Escrow, you will still be required to renew and pay the required fee. If your license is currently in Escrow status and you wish to maintain the escrowed license, you still must pay the renewal payment for each renewal. An escrowed license is NOT valid to work in a salon. Your CE requirement would be needed when you are ready to make your license active again (16 hours total).
• What could prevent you from renewing? - Please note that licenses with an open administrative action or a returned check fee will not be able to renew. If you believe that you may have an administrative action pending, please contact Sonja Roe at 614-644-6511 or for a returned check issue, contact Doris Byrne at 614-644-6509.
• Continuing Education - To receive credit for a C.E. class for the renewal, you must complete the requirements before the end of the renewal period (January 31, 2009). A few reminders: 1). The class must be relevant to your license type. To view approved course listings, visit www.cos.ohio.gov and click on the Continuing Education link. 2). you must keep records of your attendance or completion. 3). C.E. providers are required to give every licensee a certificate of attendance or completion. The Board does not keep track of C.E. hours on an individual basis.
Many salon owners are not sure whether or not a person is an “employee,” or an Independent Contractor. According to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4713.01, an “Independent contractor license” means a license to practice a branch of cosmetology at a salon in which the license holder rents booth space. Therefore, the primary issue to determine for licensure issues under our statute is whether or not space is rented by the licensee. “Rent” can come in the form of a specific monthly amount, (e.g., $200 a month to use the booth space and common areas) or it can come in the form of payment of a percentage of commissions or profits (e.g., 20% of commission or profit in a 30 day period). Essentially, any payment from the licensee to the salon owner strongly suggests an independent contractor relationship exists. To determine if an IC license is required ask yourself these questions:
If you answered no to the majority of those questions, then it is likely that the licensee is an independent contractor and is required to have a separate Independent Contractor License. If you are in violation of these stipulations, you could be subject to a violation and fine.
If you need to apply for an Independent Contractors License, please visit our web site at: www.cos.ohio.gov and print out an application to submit.
Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
1929 Gateway Circle
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Local: (614) 466-3834
Statewide: 1-866-642-6723
Fax: (614) 644-6880
E-mail: ohcosbd@cos.state.oh.us
http://cos.ohio.gov
Board Members:
Steve Thompson, Chairman, Independent Contractor
Valerie Studer, Cosmetologist & Salon Owner
NeCole Cumberlander, School Owner
Kimberly Thomas, School Owner
Dr. Marilyn Huheey, Medical Doctor
Linda Watkins, OH Dept. of Education
Bernadine Neal, Cosmetology Instructor
Thomas Taneff, General Public
Charles Penzone, Cosmetologist & Salon Owner
Kevin L. Miller, Executive Director
