Common use of DEPUTIES AND MEMBERS Clause in Contracts

DEPUTIES AND MEMBERS. NOT TO BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST. (A) In the event the employment of a Deputy is terminated for any reason whatsoever, the Producer agrees to furnish written reasons for such termination to both the Deputy and Equity at the time of dismissal. (B) Any Equity Deputy or member who claims that the Producer has given him/her notice or otherwise penalized said Deputy or member for fulfilling his/her duties either as a Deputy or as an Equity member may present his/her case to Equity who shall give the Producer an opportunity to be heard if the Producer desires to avail him/herself of this opportunity. If Equity 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 the character 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 is sustained, the arbitrator shall have the right to impose a penalty, which penalty shall be at the discretion of the arbitrator, but shall not exceed the sum of five weeks' salary. If the Deputy's or member's claim is sustained, said Deputy or member shall also be reinstated with back pay from date of dismissal to date of reinstatement.

DEPUTIES AND MEMBERS. NOT TO BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST. (A) In the event the employment of a Deputy is terminated for any reason whatsoever, the Producer agrees to furnish written reasons for such termination to both the Deputy and Equity at the time of dismissal. (B) Any Equity Deputy or member who claims that the Producer has given him/her notice or otherwise penalized said Deputy or member for fulfilling his/her duties either as a Deputy or as an Equity member may present his/her case to Equity who shall give the Producer an opportunity to be heard if the Producer desires to avail him/herself of this opportunity. If Equity 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 the character 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 is sustained, the arbitrator shall have the right to impose a penalty, which penalty shall be at the discretion of the arbitrator, but shall not exceed the sum of be less than five weeks' salarysalary including benefits. If the Deputy's or member's claim is sustained, said Deputy or member shall also be reinstated with back pay from date of dismissal to date of reinstatement.reinstatement.‌‌‌