Television and Basic Cable Animation Agreements
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High Level Summary
The summary represents the current year only.
PAYMENT STRUCTURE
All rates quoted are minimums and do not limit the performer’s right to negotiate for better rates, terms, or conditions of employment.
Performer rates are typically structured on a per-episode basis for television agreements, and will vary depending on the show length (e.g., a ½-hour or 1-hour runtime vs. a 1½-hour or 2-hour runtime).
Series performers may be subject to options and exclusivity.
OVERTIME
Under most conditions, overtime is activated when a performer works longer than 10 hours in a given day, even if the performer worked fewer than 10 hours another day that week.
Review the Full Agreement for more details on overtime rules and penalties.
PENSION & HEALTH
The Pension and Health Contribution is equal to 19% of the total gross salary prior to distribution.
PERFORMER HOLIDAYS
Pre-specified Holidays
- New Year’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Additional Holiday List (Performer selects one):
- Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
- Memorial Day
- July Fourth
- Labor Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving