If you have a specific question about workweek or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office. Please note there are exceptions to sixth day premium rules under the SAG-AFTRA Low Budget theatrical agreements. Contact a business representative for further information on the Low Budget terms.
Studio Workweek:
The studio workweek consists of any five days out of seven consecutive days with the sixth and seventh days considered regular days off. These days are designated by the Producer. Premiums are paid when a performer works the sixth and/or seventh day.
Premium rates are:
• Time-and-one-half for the sixth day
• Double time for the seventh day
The production workweek may be shifted (without penalty) by adding one or two days off consecutive with the sixth and/or seventh days off in the prior workweek. The workweek also may be shifted from a workweek commencing on a Tuesday to a workweek commencing on a Monday, provided that the intervening Sunday is a day off.
Overnight Location Workweek:
The overnight location workweek consists of any six days out of seven consecutive days with the seventh day considered a regular day off. These days are designated by the Producer. The six day workweek on an overnight location, whether worked or not, triggers an additional four hours of straight time salary payment for weekly performers, commonly referred to as a “location allowance.”
Minors:
The Producer must comply with state child labor laws and provide schooling (as required by the Agreement) during the Producer’s workweek for the production. For minors residing in the state of California, a California licensed studio teacher must be present on set at all times.