Standard Television
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High-Level Summary
Covering scripted television series (excluding soap operas), television mini-series, television movies, and straight to DVD releases airing on traditional Network or Basic Cable television, or home video.
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.
Additional Compensation
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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 (link) 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
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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
Nudity Rider
A nudity rider is required if this will be asked of the performer. Requirements include providing the performer with a full and detailed description of the scene, as well as details of exactly how much of the performer’s body will be exposed. For more information, please read our detailed description of the nudity rider (link).