Cancellation Waivers

You are advised to not sign your rights away

Some productions are introducing waivers to indemnify themselves against paying you a cancellation fee. This is being done because new production insurance policies do not cover shutdowns due to Covid-19 reasons.

As an example, should the main Actor break their leg, a cancellation fee is payable, and production claim against the insurance.

If that same Actor becomes ill with Covid-19, the insurance company will not cover the cancellation fee, and the employer is liable.  

Legislation in UK Law highlights that, should you be working for a company for more than 4 weeks, you are entitled to 1 weeks paid notice.

The standing agreements that we have with the employers reflect this law. 

You are advised to not sign your rights away.  

Please think twice before you sign one of these waivers. 

If you are asked to sign one as a condition of employment and are in any doubt;

 please contact us immediately.