When an employment contract is entered into, it is important to ensure that 4 key steps in the contractual relationship are explored:
establish the contract
negotiate the terms of agreement
document the contract
maintain the conditions of the contract.
The live production, theatre and events industry are not exempt from any of the responsibilities associated with employment. This includes employees, contractors, freelancers and any other employment status.
Work through the 2 sections of the booklet (below) to gain a better understanding of key stakeholders and estabilshing effective contractual relationships.
Identify Key Stakeholders to Establish Contractual Relationship (pages 56-61)
Documenting and Maintaining Contracts (pages 70-77)