Transition Contract Rulebook 04-07 - Actors

22. DEPUTIES AND MEMBERS: NOT TO BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST.The Producer shall not dismiss or otherwise penalize any Actor for fulfilling the Actor’s duties orobligations as a Deputy or an Equity member.(A) In the event the employment of a Deputy is terminated for any reason whatsoever, theProducer agrees to furnish written reasons for such termination to both the Deputy andEquity at the time of dismissal.(B) Any Equity Deputy or member who claims that the Producer has given him/her notice orotherwise penalized said Deputy or member for fulfilling his/her duties either as a Deputy oras an Equity member may present his/her case to the Council who shall give the Produceran opportunity to be heard if the Producer desires to avail him/herself of this opportunity. Ifthe Council is satisfied that such activities are the real cause of dismissal or of any penalty,it may permit the Actor’s claim to be arbitrated and shall have the power to determine thecharacter and the amount of the claim to be submitted.(C) It is further agreed that, if upon arbitration the claim of the Deputy or member issustained, the arbitrator shall have the right to impose a penalty, which penalty shall be atthe discretion of the arbitrator, but shall not exceed the sum of five weeks’ salary. If theDeputy’s or member’s claim is sustained, said Deputy or member shall also be reinstatedwith back pay from date of dismissal to date of reinstatement.23. DEPUTIES AND REPRESENTATIVES.(A) Deputies of Equity shall be required in each company. Whenever a Chorus is employed,there shall be Deputies for Chorus singers and Chorus dancers, in addition to a Deputy forPrincipal Actors. Deputies shall have the duty and obligation to report non-compliance withthe Rules Governing Employment under this Agreement.(B) Duly authorized representatives of Equity shall have free access to the stage and to allmembers of Equity at all times, inclusive of rehearsals and performances. Sufficient timeshall be set aside during the beginning of the rehearsal period for an Equity Representativeto conduct Equity business. Other than the half-hour defined in Rule 55(I)(7) such time shallnot be considered part of the official rehearsal hours.24. DISCRIMINATION.There shall be no discrimination against any Actor or applicant for any part or position. (SeeRule 26, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING –NONDISCRIMINATION.)25. DUTIES OF THE ACTOR.The Actor agrees to:(A) Be prompt at rehearsals;(B) Appear at the theatre no later than one-half hour prior to the performance;24