Common use of Maximum Consecutive Hours Clause in Contracts

Maximum Consecutive Hours. ‌ The maximum number of consecutive hours of rehearsal for which an Artist may be required to rehearse is three (3) hours and rehearsals may not be resumed until the Artist has had at least a one (1) hour rest period. If the Artist is required to rehearse more than three (3) consecutive hours, the Artist shall be paid additional compensation at double the quarter (1/4) hourly overtime rate per quarter (1/4) hour or part thereof. Notwithstanding the above, once per engagement week, and upon written notification to Equity, the number of consecutive hours of rehearsal may be extended by one (1) hour without incurring overtime provided no additional service (rehearsal, travel, costume fittings etc.) is required from the Artist on that day. An additional one-half (1/2) hour may be scheduled without incurring overtime for the purpose of putting on costumes. In the case of a Technical Rehearsal in the theatre, the maximum number of consecutive hours may be extended to four (4) hours without penalties. Additional services may be provided either before or after the Technical Rehearsal provided that there is a one (1) hour break between such services and the Technical Rehearsal or vice versa. In no case may this provision be used to extend the maximum number of rehearsal hours or the span of day. The Artist will not be required to travel to another building of rehearsal or performance or perform any service whatsoever for the Engager during rehearsal breaks or the one (1) hour rest period.