Listen "More Fun with AB5"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the world’s first Straight-Talk Solar Cast! This is your go-to podcast for answers about solar! In this week's podcast, we talk to our guest, Pete Maki with Avitus Payroll. We discuss the impacts of AB5 not only on the solar industry unforeseen but other unforseen impacts of the new AB5 contractor to employee rule. Most importantly, we discuss how AB5 is being enforced by the state and the penalties for non-compliance.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system or their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the best solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here. Each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics. Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
Produced by Magnified Media
Solar Cast is produced by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. Based in Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is an internet marketing firm focused on getting Google local Maps placement, digital marketing, website design, local search ranking and reputation management for businesses of all sizes. Check out their podcast, Local SEO in 10 here!
Magnified Media helping business owners master their marketing by:
- getting them more online reviews,
- getting their website seen and
- creating engaging social media content.
In his spare time Adam enjoys working as the volunteer director of Delta Education Foundation and practicing Jiu-Jitsu.
About Jamie Duran & Solar Harmonics
Brought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system or their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the best solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here. Each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics. Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you’re facing when considering solar.
Produced by Magnified Media
Solar Cast is produced by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. Based in Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is an internet marketing firm focused on getting Google local Maps placement, digital marketing, website design, local search ranking and reputation management for businesses of all sizes. Check out their podcast, Local SEO in 10 here!
Magnified Media helping business owners master their marketing by:
- getting them more online reviews,
- getting their website seen and
- creating engaging social media content.
In his spare time Adam enjoys working as the volunteer director of Delta Education Foundation and practicing Jiu-Jitsu.
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