How long do broadway actresses get for maternity leave?

[wavingthrough1998]

Posted: 5/18/18 at 5:32pm

I’m wondering how long broadway actresses get for maternity leave and whether they are still paid for that amount of time or not.

[Sondheimite]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 10:54am

Scott Rubin just throws a tantrum and closes your show without a cast recording. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 11:23am

I'm sure tbey can take off as much time as they want, but it's likely arranged individually. They likely only get paid via whatever sick time they have accrued. Family leave act assures 12 weeks off, but that doesn't have to be paid.

That being said, lots of it would also depend on the state laws of N.Y.

[rg7759]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 11:33am

for the big fish production, none. for non equity, you have a day to pop it out, unless its a monday.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 12:17pm

And you have to remember, many of them can't work thru delivery. Not because the aren't able, but because the role shouldn't be pregnant. So they often leave once it can't be hidden any more.

It is possible that state disability might help cover expenses...bur again, I dint know what NYC rules are.

[trpguyy]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 12:37pm

From the Equity Rulebook:

Disability Leave. Any Actor who becomes disabled during the course of Actor's employment in the production shall be eligible for Disability Leave in accordance with the following provisions: (1) An Actor who is unable to work may request an unpaid leave of absence for a period of up to 12 months. (2) Such request must be supported by an acceptable medical certificate indicating the time necessary for the leave. (3) Actors are eligible to request only one such leave for any single medical condition within any collective bargaining period. However, if a work-related injury is at issue, Actor shall be eligible for one extension of the leave and/or one additional leave if the Actor returns to work prematurely or the same workrelated injury recurs. Producer may, in its discretion, limit total leave(s) for a single work-related injury to a 12 month period, measured from the first day of the first leave. (4) Producers shall use best efforts to insure that the duration of the leave relates to the nature of the disability. However, in order to accommodate the needs of the production, the Producer may require that the leave be at least three months in length. (5) Actors on approved leave must notify the Producer at least one month prior to the expiration of the leave of their intention to return to work as scheduled or to resign. (6) When a disability leave is requested, Equity will advise the Actor about sick leave benefits, health benefits, medical coverage and, if applicable, the procedures for direct payment. (7) Prior to an Actor's return from a leave, Actor will be required to establish that Actor is able to meet the artistic and physical requirements of the production. In addition, at Producer's option, Actor may be required to submit to an appropriate examination by Producer's medical representative at Producer's 51 expense. Actor, at Actor's option, may seek a second opinion at Actor's expense. ( Actor's salary on Actor's return to the production will be the same as when the leave began, plus any increases required by the Production Agreement. (9) Actors on Term contracts will be eligible to request a leave under this provision only if at least nine weeks remain on their contract on the first day of disability. If the Actor is eligible and elects to take a disability leave, the Actor will complete the remaining term of the contract upon Actor's return to the production. (10) Temporary replacement Actors may be hired under "Replacement Contracts" for periods up to the full term of the leave. The replacement Actor may be employed for the designated term on a Standard Minimum or Term contract. Under no circumstances will the Producer be required to employ both Actors simultaneously. Such replacements will not be eligible for disability leave under the terms of this provision. (11) During the term of disability, the Actor shall not be entitled to any salary for the time during which services are not rendered. (12) If the Actor commences a Disability Leave while required to be away from the Point of Organization, the Producer shall return Actor to the Point of Organization or to Actor’s residence, at the Actor’s option, and will, after the leave, transport Actor to the next place of engagement.

 

Updated On: 5/19/18 at 12:37 PM

[youwillbefound2]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 2:10pm

I assume that if you know you're gonna be in a Broadway show, you probably wouldn't plan to get pregnant.

[youwillbefound2]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 2:10pm

I assume that if you know you're gonna be in a Broadway show, you probably wouldn't plan to get pregnant.

[trpguyy]

Posted: 5/19/18 at 5:15pm

youwillbefound2 said: "I assume that if you know you're gonna be in a Broadway show, you probably wouldn't plan to get pregnant."

Why on earth would you make that assumption?