Contract 2007-2011 - American Guild of Musical Artists

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e made and retained by the Employer. At the conclusion of the evaluation, the Artistmay receive a copy of the taped evaluation.(2) The evaluation shall be no less than twenty (20) minutes foreach Artist and shall include discussion of topics such as the following:(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)Work Ethic / Rehearsal ConductPerformance Quality / ArtistryTechniqueWhat to focus on and/or improveCareer Progression / Prospects(3) In the event there are any deficiencies or circumstances whichare regarded as adverse to the proficiency or career growth of the Artist within ABT orthe long-range plans of ABT, such deficiencies or circumstances shall be presented anddiscussed during the Artistic Evaluation.(4) An Artist may request a second Artistic Evaluation to take placeno less than four (4) weeks after the first Evaluation described above. Such a requestshall not be unreasonably denied.(5) An Artist shall be notified of non-reengagement on or before. An Artist who has been non-reengaged may request and be guaranteed ameeting with the Artistic Director to discuss the reasons why the notice was given,which will be held within fifteen (15) working days from the date the request was made.Non-adherence to the written notice requirement or non-adherence to the meetingprocedure set forth above shall not be subject to the grievance and arbitrationprocedures of this agreement except that AGMA may, through the grievance andarbitration process, compel a meeting with the Artistic Director if a meeting has beenrefused. Non-adherence to the notification date shall result in a fifteen percent (15%)payment added to the Artist’s Exit Pay entitlement.January 15 th (6) The Employer will furnish AGMA with a list of those Artistsengaged on a guaranteed employment basis that the Employer does not plan to reengagefor the following contract year. Upon request the Employer will furnish AGMAwith a record of the evaluation of any Artist.(7) Any Artist given notice of non-reengagement shall be entitled totwo (2) additional personal days, subject to the provisions of Article 60- Personal Days.(8) An Artist shall notify the Company by May 1 st of the intentionnot to renew his/her contract, pursuant to the terms set forth in Paragraph 6 -INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, herein.40. SOCIAL SECURITY, WORKER’S COMPENSATION, UNEMPLOYMENTINSURANCE(a) The Employer shall comply fully with all applicable requirements oflaw pertaining to worker’s compensation insurance, unemployment insurance andsocial security for the benefit of the Artists employed hereunder.4847-3313-3571.10 40
(b) Upon request of AGMA, the Employer shall disclose to AGMA evidenceof the Employer’s compliance with these provisions.41.SICK LEAVE(a) If an Artist is injured or becomes ill during the period of his/heremployment with the Employer, and is unable to work, the Employer shall pay to theArtist each week the amount set forth in subparagraph (b) below until the Artist is ableto return to work or until fifty-two (52) weeks from the occurrence or onset of Artist’sinjury or illness or until the Artist’s individual employment contract with the Employerterminates, whichever shall first occur. The Artist shall not be entitled to such weeklypayments for any week which is not a performance or Rehearsal Week for the Employer.Illness herein shall include, without limitation, a disability relating to pregnancy whichis recognized as a covered disability under the New York State Disability law.(b) The weekly payment to which any Artist shall be entitled under (a)above shall be as follows:Where the injury or illness is covered by Worker’s Compensation: Forthe first four (4) weeks, the Artist’s regular rate of pay and thereafter two-thirds (2/3) ofsaid rate of pay up to a maximum of two-thirds (2/3) of the then applicable rate for afifth (5 th ) year Corps Dancer.In the case of any other injury or illness: For the first four (4) weeks,the Artist’s regular rate of pay and thereafter two-thirds (2/3) of the Artist’s regular rateof pay up to a maximum of $400.00.(c) If an Artist is injured or becomes ill during the period of his/heremployment with the Employer, and is unable to work, he/she shall be obligated to filepromptly a claim for Worker’s Compensation benefits or statutory disability benefits, asmay be appropriate, and to comply with all filing and reporting requirements for suchbenefits. In the event of the Artist’s failure to do so, the Employer may discontinue theweekly benefits provided for under (a) above.(d) During lay-off periods, if the Artist remains incapacitated because ofillness or injury, the Employer will offer every assistance to assure that the Artistreceives the benefits to which he is entitled under Worker’s Compensation insurance orthe New York State Disability benefits. If the Artist experiences a delay in receipt of theWorker’s Compensation or New York State Disability benefits, the Employer agrees toadvance the amount of the weekly benefits to the Artist with the understanding that theadvances will be reimbursable to the Employer when payment of the weekly benefit hascommenced.(e) If the Artist is required to be outside the City of Origination during theperiod of illness or injury, he/she will receive meal money and hotel accommodationsprovided herein, in addition to the foregoing benefits.(f) For the purposes of this paragraph, the “period of employment with theEmployer” will be defined as the period beginning with the date of signing of theindividual Artist’s contract, and continuing for the full term thereof as such may be4847-3313-3571.10 41
Page 3 and 4: (c) Artists shall be offered employ
Page 5 and 6: (e) The Employer agrees to discuss
Page 7 and 8: (2) During Performance Weeks in the
Page 9 and 10: (o) Penalty Rate - The term “Pena
Page 11 and 12: casting.(3) The Employer shall prov
Page 13 and 14: (3) Extraordinary Risk - The term
Page 15 and 16: compensated at (1/2) of the hourly
Page 17 and 18: which includes per diem, foreign pe
Page 19 and 20: hour period, he shall be paid at th
Page 21 and 22: (d) If the Artist shall be required
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Page 25 and 26: egin three (3) weeks prior to the f
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Page 29 and 30: (m) Each Dancer performing a Princi
Page 31 and 32: one-half (1/2) hour after all curta
Page 33 and 34: shall be compensated for such trave
Page 35 and 36: (19) The Employer will file with AG
Page 37 and 38: the first contract plus one (1) pai
Page 39: Each Artist on a contractual guaran
Page 43 and 44: (j) It is understood that the Emplo
Page 45 and 46: (c) Study Films. The Employer may c
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Page 49 and 50: given), and such photography time,
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Page 53 and 54: AGMA and the EMPLOYER.4847-3313-357
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