What does Overtime Pay mean?
Overtime Pay refers to the additional compensation received by cast and crew members for working beyond their contracted hours on a film or TV production. Overtime is usually paid at a higher rate, often time-and-a-half or double the normal wage, depending on union agreements or contractual terms. Productions must carefully track work hours to ensure compliance with labor laws and union rules, as overtime pay is mandatory after a certain number of hours worked in a day or week.
Example:A camera operator receives overtime pay after working more than 12 hours on set, with the extra hours compensated at a higher rate.
Example: An actor earns overtime pay after a long day of shooting, as the production extended beyond the contracted workday.
Did You Know?
Overtime pay is strictly enforced by unions like SAG-AFTRA and IATSE, ensuring fair compensation for extended work hours!
You can also find “Overtime Pay” and related terms in this category: Filming and Production.
