Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1237518
M A Y 2 0 2 0 I 3 sources Section on www.dga.org If You Are Asked to Work Remotely and Other Contract Questions A number of commercials have been produced recently utilizing remote production models. While we recognize that these are opportunities for work for our members in an industry that is otherwise at a standstill, we must at the same time monitor these developments carefully since it is a cornerstone of our Agreements that the Director shall be present on the set whenever shooting is in progress. As a result, while federal and state restrictions to shelter in-place remain in effect, the DGA will consider waivers to allow Directors to work remotely when they are unable to be present on a set. Our approach to this – which is developing as the issue develops – is to be flexible wherever we can, but preserve the work which has been traditionally performed by Directors. Although the majority of these issues have affected Commercial Directors – we recognize that members may be contacted in other genres to direct "remotely." If you are contacted to do so – please reach out and contact the DGA immediately so we can help you protect your rights. • For Commercials please contact Fabiana Ochoa at (310) 289-5335 or email fochoa@dga.org; • For all other productions call the DGA Contracts Line at 310-289-2010 or email contracts@dga.org Your Guild has been here for more than 80 years through many difficult times and we are confident that, as a union and industry, we will eventually emerge from this crisis. We must make sure that when we do so, the Director remains the Director. Please communicate with us as much as possible during this time so that we can monitor the situation closely. To see the new Coronavirus/COVID-19 Electronic Member Portal please visit www.dga.org. Other informational links in the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Electronic Member Portal include: DGA-Producer Pension & Health Plans • With information about Premium-Free COBRA Coverage, Temporary Loans from Supplemental Benefit Plans, Telemedicine/Telepsychology coverage and more. (Also see pages 4-5.) Industry Resources Links • With Motion Picture Television Fund information, Actors Fund: Am I Eligible for Help?, California Arts Council COVID-19 resource page, and more. Local, State, & Federal Resources Links • With U.S. Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act information, California Governor's Office Questions and Answers for Workers, New York State Department of Labor Unemployment Assistance information, and more. Other Health Resources Links • With CDC "what to do if you are sick?", Cal/ OSHA Requirements to Protect Workers, WHO Pandemic updates, and more.