Security and Deductions

Prepaying means that the Artist is paid their entire net fee, and any other applicable amounts, upon the signing of their DOT engagement contract. Artist source deductions for working dues and benefits, processing fees and/or other amounts are paid to Equity prior to the issuance of DOT engagement contracts.

Engagers should submit their calculations for prepayment to Equity for confirmation. Equity should be notified immediately of any changes to the information submitted.

A standard bond may be posted with Equity. The amount of the posted security must be equal to:

• Contractual Fees for two weeks, plus
• An amount equivalent to the provincial and federal sales taxes, depending on the theatre’s point of origin, plus
• A refundable bookkeeping fee of $100.00, plus
• Funds to cover return transportation of out-of-town artists, plus
• Per diems (for touring productions)

The Engager must contact Equity to formally request the release of a bond. Before the bond can be released, all of the following steps must be completed:

• Engagement concluded
• Liaison report received, issues resolved
• No missing contracts or riders
• Contract fees and final Artist reimbursements paid
• Equity invoices paid

If Equity hasn’t been required to draw on the posted security, the $100.00 bookkeeping fee will be returned at the same time.

Article 3 of the DOT contains provisions related to deductions remitted to Equity. An Engager is responsible for the deducting and remitting working dues, RRSP contributions, and the applicable insurance premium from Equity members, as well as an equivalent calculation from non-Equity members.

Equity will provide the Engager with a breakdown of the total fees, deductions, and net fees for Artists. Questions specific to deductions, remittances, and invoicing should be sent directly to our Finance team at engagerar@caea.com.

Equity Member Deductions

• 2.25% for working dues
• 6% for RRSP contributions
• Applicable insurance premium

 

Non-member Permit Filing Fees

• 8.25% for filing fees
• Amount equivalent to applicable insurance premium

Non-member includes ACTRA or UDA Artists who have chosen not to join Equity.

Please note: Source deductions from non-member Artists are not RRSP, not dues, and not insurance premiums, and should not be reported as such.

The Engagement Week runs from Monday to Sunday, inclusive.

Insurance premiums for a full Engagement Week are deducted from the Artist’s fees and remitted to Equity.

Insurance premiums for a partial Engagement Week (at the beginning or end) are paid directly by the Engager and remitted to Equity.