And the answer to many of the questions is No.
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Guild members would be notified of a strikes start date as soon as a decision is made.
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Ive heard from reps and execs that the Guild will extend the contract through June or July.
There are no plans to extend the deadline.
Do I qualify for unemployment insurance if Im not working because Im on strike?
In California, employees on strike are normally not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits.
Are residuals payments suspended during a strike?
No, the Companies must continue to pay residuals that are owed.
The Guild will continue to enforce residual obligations.
Will I be held liable for breach of contract for going on strike?
If theres a strike, will the company terminate my writing agreement or overall deal?
The companys right to terminate will normally depend on the language of the writers individual agreement or overall deal.
It is up to the companies whether to continue production of a show that is interrupted by a strike.
Are there any circumstances under which I can render writing services for a struck company during a strike?
A member cannot render writing services for a struck company during a strike under any circumstances.
I understand I cant perform writing services during a strike, but can I still produce?
Do the Strike Rules apply to showrunners and other writer-producers?
Showrunners and writer-producers, like every other member of the Guild, must follow the Strike Rules.
Do the Strike Rules apply to writer-directors and writer-performers?
These members also must follow the Strike Rules, which prohibit performing any writing services during a strike.
Can I direct during the strike?
TheGuildscant prohibit you from directing under the DGA agreement.
Can I perform during the strike?
The Guilds cant prohibit you from performing under the SAG-AFTRA agreement.
Members cant write, even if also employed in the capacity of a performer.
Can I write for a non-signatory foreign producer?
What about a job falling under WGC jurisdiction?
No, you cannot write for a non-signatory foreign producer.
Guild Working Rule 8 prohibits members from working for non-signatory companies.
Can I pitch during a strike?
No, you cannot pitch during a strike.
Can I take a general meeting during a strike?
Can I write a spec script during a strike?
Can I enter into an option agreement during a strike?
If an option on literary material expires during a strike, can I negotiate an extension of the option?
Ive been commenced on a step but havent delivered.
Am I required to deliver before the MBA expires on May 1, 2023?
No, the MBAs expiration on May 1 does not require you to deliver before then.
Im on an O-1 Visa is my immigration status impacted by participating in a strike?
Erik Pedersen contributed to this report.
