The “Covid-19 Return to Work Agreement with DGA, IATSE, SAG-AFTRA and Teamsters/Basic Crafts,” which took effect July 19, 2021 and extends through April 1, 2023, outlines Covid-related requirements (vaccine, quarantine, sick pay, testing, etc.) for...
A number of states have announced minimum wage increases for 2022. More changes could be announced, so employers should continue to monitor the rates for further changes.
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January
2022
At GreenSlate, your production’s success is our mission, so we've outlined the 2022 IATSE Low Budget Theatrical Agreement updates to assist in budgeting, hiring crew and determining benefits contributions.
16
December
2021
The Videotape Agreement has been ratified effective November 21, 2021. To help you prepare for retroactive payments and budgeting, hiring crew, and discussing benefits for your future productions, we've outlined the most recent changes below.
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November
2021
The Area Standards Agreement has been ratified effective November 21, 2021. To help you prepare for retroactive payments and budgeting, hiring crew, and discussing benefits for your future productions, we've outlined the most recent changes below.
23
November
2021
The Basic West Coast Agreement has been ratified effective November 21, 2021. To help you prepare for retroactive payments and budgeting, hiring crew, and discussing benefits for your future productions, we've outlined the most recent changes below.
23
November
2021
With the mass unemployment that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, many states have had to borrow from the Federal government in order to pay unemployment benefits. As a result, many states currently have outstanding loans to the government that...
15
November
2021
Independent film and television productions with budgets between $5M - $15M are finding some protection against future Covid related shutdowns to secure financing in the form of “buy-back” coverage.
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July
2021
Lawmakers in Minnesota have agreed on a deal to create a $5 million-a-year tax credit for film and TV production. The legislation, the first of its kind in the state, is being viewed as a way to revitalize Minnesota’s film industry after COVID.
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July
2021
Important information for all NY employers and producers: The state of New York has released changes to the State Unemployment Insurance rates for New York employers in 2021.
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March
2021