Educate… Impressions from Earned Sick and Safe Time Presentation 31 May 201925 Dec 2020 by Allana and Mike P Published June 2019 The Twin Cities fought hard for Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) almost two years ago -- a win for employees. I…
Connect… Am I a Union Member? Union FAQs 22 Mar 201925 Dec 2020 by Carrie Published March 2019 You may have questions if you’ve started working at a venue with a contract that is negotiated by a union. The best sources for answers…
Educate… Production Under the Influence… 22 Mar 201925 Dec 2020 Use of neurotoxic materials in theatrical production by Rebecca M. Burton, CIH, MPH Published March 2019 Theatre artists use a lot of weird stuff. Moreover, we use a lot of…
Educate Liability Insurance for Employees and Contractors 2 Feb 201915 Jun 2021 by Ray Published December 2018 This article covers:-What is liability insurance?-What liability insurance coverage does an employee have?-What liability insurance should a contractor have? Briefly stated, liability…
Educate… Discrimination and Harassment Law; Recap of Technical Tools of the Trade Discussion 2 Feb 20198 Aug 2021 by Allana Published December 2018 On Saturday July 21st, our friends at Technical Tools of the Trade (Tech Tools) hosted a presentation on Discrimination and Harassment Law. It was presented by Justin D Cummins, Esq. of…
Educate… The Jungle Theater and IATSE Local 13 2 Feb 201925 Dec 2020 by Bill Published December 2018 I first met Bain Boehlke, Founding Artistic Director, about a week before the Jungle Theater’s Premier production, Only You in 1991. The Jungle was being carved out of…
Educate Safety Topic — Sleep Deprivation 31 Jan 201925 Dec 2020 Published September 2018 In the MPR piece from July 2, 2018, Sarah struggled with being tired on the job. We all take for granted that sleep deprivation is a regular…
Connect… MPR Interviews TfC: When a Stagehand Gets Hurt, Who Pays? 31 Jan 201925 Dec 2020 by Sarah, David, Allana, and Dylan Published September 2018 On July 2, 2018 Minnesota Public Radio aired a story about the challenges that technicians working at Mill City Summer Opera…
Educate Employee or Independent Contractor — What Are the Costs? 31 Jan 201923 Feb 2022 by Ray and Paul Published September 2018 Do you work as an independent contractor? As an employee? If you’re paid on an hourly basis at the same rate, you’ll get a…
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