Stunt Coordinators

I can't decide if this Stunt Coordinator is ignorant about his SAG contract or he's playing stupid to get more money (actually, I wonder that about a lot of crew). 

Here's a real email conversation (I refer to people by their title to cover my ass):

hi adwpayroll

I think  you  handling performer  payroll...

I  think  I am  missing a  6th day on my last check  for  oct 9th.

we  worked that saturday the  9th and  my weekly is  a  5  day  weekly.

or Maybe  its  coming  seperately ...

thanks

Stunt Coordinator (SC)

SC,

Your contract did not specify your rate as being for only 5 days but I have confirmed the deal with the UPM. The APOC will have a revised contract drawn up for you to sign. In the future, you may want to make sure your deal is specified on the contract to avoid any confusion or delays in payment.

Thanks,
adwpayroll

adwpayroll

u  bet

I  would  be under  scale  which  sag  would  crucify me....

SC

Actually, the Schedule K Flat Deal contract precludes any overtime, premium, or penalty payments and 6th days are premium payments. SAG would have had no reason to complain at all about me not paying you for a 6th day per your signed contract. And considering current scale is $4958 a 6th day paid would equal $6445 which is far below what you are making on this show. So there wouldn't be any complaints about being under scale, either.

But I have had confirmation from the UPM that your $8250 rate is meant for just 5 days. The APOC will do a revised contract and I will correct the payments.

adwpayroll

Ok great

Good to know for the future

Thanks

SC
 

You be the judge...