What is the Term of Employment?
The "employment term" clause of the contract will identify the start-dates and end-dates of the acting employment. Depending on the nature of the production, these dates may be pre-set, or contingent on other events.
For example, if an actor is hired for a TV pilot, the contract may require that the actor commit to a number of years of employment if the TV show is picked-up for multiple seasons. Here, it is important for an actor to be aware of the potential time commitment they are agreeing to before signing.