Following SAG-AFTRA’s previous revocation of the signatory status of CMC/Forecast, Inc., CMS Productions, Talent Direct, Inc., Talent Solutions, Checks in Motion, Inc. and Waving Cat, the parties have settled. The settlement establishes rules that become effective on January 1, 2020. The new conditions, in part, require these six companies to:
- Act only as employer where no advertising agency or any related company performs any employer functions,
- Secure casting agents in collaboration with the client,
- Negotiate union talent contracts and hire performers,
- Have an employee on set during all shoot days with the authority to address any issues that arise,
- Ensure proper and timely payment of all session fees and residuals, and resolve any claims promptly, and
- Provide electronic documentation proving compliance within 30 days of production.
Click here to read the union’s announcement regarding the forthcoming changes.