Cabaret Rulebook 07-11 - Actors

(M)Security Measures. Where possible, in addition to tumbler locks, there shall be a dead bolt
lock on all exterior doors of the Actor's quarters. Neither the Actor's room number, address or
phone number shall be given out by the theatre's business or box office, except to an authorized
Equity representative, unless authorized to do so by the Actor. Phone calls of an emergency
nature shall be promptly relayed to the Actor by the Producer. Emergency phone numbers will be
posted on the official Equity Callboard.
31. ILLNESS AND SICK LEAVE
(A) During Rehearsals. When the Actor shall have absented himself from rehearsal for seven
days by reason of illness or injury, the Producer may terminate the Actor's contract at the end of
said seven days. Equity may, in its discretion, upon appeal by the Producer, reduce this period.
(B) During Performances. If the Actor cannot perform on account of illness, injury (other than an
injury as specified in Rule 32, INJURY AND SUPPLEMENTAL WORKER’S COMPENSATION) or
any other valid reason, then the Actor shall not be entitled to any salary for the time during which
said services shall not for such reason or reasons be rendered. Should the foregoing condition
continue for a period of 10 calendar days or more, either party may terminate said contract and
the Producer shall pay for all services to the effective date of termination.
(C) Sick Leave. The Actor shall accrue one day of sick leave during the rehearsal period. At the
end of the rehearsal period, this day converts to a credit of one performance of sick leave if it has
not been used. Actor shall accrue sick leave at the rate of one performance for each four weeks
of employment. When there are three or less scheduled performances per week, Actor shall
accrue sick leave at the rate of one performance for each ten weeks of employment.
(1) Actor shall be entitled to "borrow" up to six performances of sick leave (when there are
six or more scheduled performances per week) after Actor's first six weeks of employment
or first paid public performance, whichever is later. This entitlement expires after Actor
accrues six performances of sick leave or if there are four weeks or less remaining on
Actor's contract.
(2) Sick leave shall be credited at the beginning of each period.
(3) If an Actor's salary has been reduced as a result of illness before sick leave has
accrued, when the Actor earns sick leave the Actor will be reimbursed an amount
equivalent to the deduction. Sick leave, however, shall not be added to or be consecutive
with the Actor's vacation without written consent of the Producer. The Producer may require
reasonable proof of illness.
(D) Sick Pay. Upon the termination of the Actor's employment, and provided that the Actor has
been employed for at least 40 working weeks within a year, the amount of accumulated sick
leave, up to eight performances per year of employment, shall be paid to the Actor on the basis of
the applicable minimum salary from the date of first employment.
(E) Disability Leave. Any Actor who becomes disabled during the course of Actor's employment in
the production shall be eligible for Disability Leave in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) Actors on Term contracts are not eligible to request a leave under this provision.
(2) An Actor who is unable to work may request an unpaid leave of absence for a period of
up to 12 months.
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