Common use of Trainee Wages Clause in Contracts

Trainee Wages. A trainee is a person who is starting his or her career in the film and TV industry and whose work is directed by an appointed individual. The Par- ties recommend that no more than one trainee is used for each occupa- tional group. The trainee may not be responsible for the work of the occu- pational group that the trainee is in training for. The trainee is paid 75% of Pr 1 wages. The trainee wage provision cannot be used in wage groups 3 or 4. Traineeships are agreed on in writing or verbally. If the traineeship has been agreed on in writing, the principal terms of employment are explained in writing. Trainee wages cannot be paid to individuals who have an applicable higher education degree for the industry and at least six months of work experience for the job in question or who have at least one year of work experience for the job in question. The work experience must have been gained from professional productions and, if requested, it shall be demon- strated with employment certificates, which the employee shall deliver to the employer well before agreeing on the employment. Wage provisions are not applied to traineeships associated with studies. Regular working hours are 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week at the most.