Chuene gives actors contract tips
NOW THAT the film and TV industry is back in business amid the Covid-19 global pandemic, actress Rami Chuene took to Twitter to school her peers.
In a thread on social media, she said actors should seek legal advice before signing an indemnity form when they returned to work.
She outlined some of the clauses the contracts could contain.
“Here are some of the clauses in the form you’re agreeing to:
“… that I understand and appreciate fully the risks, hazards and dangers involved with being present in the workplace during the Covid 19 pandemic.
“… that I am working voluntarily and have not been forced or coerced into working. I am fully aware that my employment is not at risk, should I choose not to work during the Covid 19.
“… I accept the ‘standard employment conditions of contract’ of producer and I voluntarily assume the risk inherent in choosing to work during the Covid-19 level 4 lockdown and I, together with my heirs, executors and administrators hereby release the channel and producer.”
“… its officers, servants, agents and representatives, from any duty or care towards me, in connection with my participation in the television production and shooting of production and from liability from all or any claims that could accrue to me or my heirs.
“Executors and administrators arising out of my participation in the television production or in any related activities irrespective of whether such claim or claims arose through the negligence of any person, or from any of the risks, dangers.
“Hazards inherent in the production or of any loss of, or damage to, any property from any cause whatsoever and I further indemnify and hold harmless associated persons against any claims howsoever the same may arise.”
She said she was warning her industry friends so that they would not be shocked if they tested positive for the coronavirus and found they were liable for their own medical bills, adding that they also needed to understand that once the form was signed they couldn’t sue.