THEATERS — musical entertainment — live performances — all performers and directors of performers
The entire remuneration of performers and directors of performers shall be included subject to a maximum of $154,700 per year per person. When such employees do not work the entire year, the payroll limitation shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in which such employees worked during the policy period.
This classification applies to employers that provide musical entertainment for a live audience. This classification includes but is not limited to orchestras, touring bands, casual or steady engagement music groups and event disc jockeys. This classification also applies to stage performers or dancers incidental to the musical performance.
Theatrical performers, directors or musicians engaged in dance, opera, dramatic, comedic, circus or other live theater performers shall be classified as 9156, Theaters — dance, opera or theater companies.
Also refer to companion Classification 9154, Theaters — not motion picture — all employees other than performers and directors of performers.
If an employee who performs duties described by Classification 9151 also performs duties described by Classification 9154, the payroll of that employee may be divided between Classifications 9151 and 9154 provided the employer maintains accurate records supported by time cards or time book entries that show such division. See Section V, Rule 3, Division of Single Employee's Payroll.
USRP, Part 3, Section V, Rule 3, Division of Single Employee's Payroll
| Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote | Effective Date |
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Phraseology: THEATERS — musical entertainment — live performances — all performers and directors of performers The entire remuneration of performers and directors of performers shall be included subject to a maximum of $149,500 per year per person. When such employees do not work the entire year, the payroll limitation shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in which such employees worked during the policy period. Footnote:
This classification applies to employers that provide musical entertainment for a live audience. This classification includes but is not limited to orchestras, touring bands, casual or steady engagement music groups and event disc jockeys. This classification also applies to stage performers or dancers incidental to the musical performance. Theatrical performers, directors or musicians engaged in dance, opera, dramatic, comedic, circus or other live theater performers shall be classified as 9156, Theaters — dance, opera or theater companies. Also refer to companion Classification 9154, Theaters — not motion picture — all employees other than performers and directors of performers. If an employee who performs duties described by Classification 9151 also performs duties described by Classification 9154, the payroll of that employee may be divided between Classifications 9151 and 9154 provided the employer maintains accurate records supported by time cards or time book entries that show such division. See Section V, Rule 3, Division of Single Employee's Payroll. | 9/1/2022 |
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