During an ongoing audit the California Employment Development Department has taken the position that they are not going to recognize loan out companies.
During an ongoing audit of Cast & Crew by the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the EDD has taken the position that they are not going to recognize loan out companies. Cast & Crew is disputing that position. Because of the EDD’s position, they are required to send notice to the loan out companies involved in the Cast & Crew audit.
SAG-AFTRA has been in contact with Cast & Crew, the DGA, the WGA, Teamsters and IATSE about this matter. We are all prepared to explain the history, validity, and importance of loan out companies to entertainment industry workers, and highlight the devastating impact disregarding these entities would have on the industry.
We will update members as we learn more information about the progress of the pending audit, and as we develop our next steps.
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