Contract 2007-2011 - American Guild of Musical Artists

13.SALARIES PAID IN LEGAL TENDERAll payments required to be made by the Employer to the Artist shall be in legaltender of the United States, irrespective of whether any performances are renderedinside or outside the United States. All minimum rates of compensation set forth in theAgreement, all other rates of compensation set forth in every individual contractbetween the Employer and the Artist must be paid in legal tender of the United Statesand not otherwise.14.NON-PAYMENT OR PARTIAL PAYMENT OF SALARIESNon-payment, or partial payment, of salaries when due, shall be deemed amaterial breach of contract giving any Artist the right to terminate forthwith his/hercontract with the Employer. However, upon application and sufficient proof by theEmployer, AGMA in its discretion, may grant the Employer a grace period not to exceedseven (7) days.15.DEFINITIONSWhenever used in this Agreement, unless otherwise provided:(a) Rehearsal Week - The term “Rehearsal Week” shall mean a “week”commencing on the first rehearsal day of the Employer running for seven (7)consecutive days during which no performances are given, it being understood that aRehearsal Week consists of not more than thirty (30) “Regular Rehearsal Hours” perweek or not more than six (6) “Regular Rehearsal Hours” per day within a 9-hour span.Sunday and Monday of each such seven (7) consecutive days will be the free dayshereinafter provided, subject to the span provisions provided herein, during which theArtist may not be required to rehearse unless as provided in the Basic Agreement.(b) Performance Week – The term “Performance Week” shall mean a“week” commencing on the first (1 st ) performance day of the Employer running forseven (7) consecutive days during which at least one (1) performance shall be given. Anyone (1) of the such seven (7) consecutive days may be the free day hereinafter provided,subject to the span provisions provided herein, during which the Artist may not berequired to perform except as provided in the Basic Agreement.(c) The City of Origination – The term “City of Origination” shall mean thecity of New York, New York.(d) Free day – The term “Free Day” shall be a period of time during whichthe Artist may not be required to travel, perform, rehearse or perform any services orobligations for the Employer whatsoever. The Free Day shall not be interrupted byCompany functions, photo calls, costume fittings and so forth. Individual Artists shallnot volunteer any such services without prior written consent from AGMA.(1) The Employer and AGMA agree that during Rehearsal WeeksSunday and Monday will be the Free Days.4847-3313-3571.10 6