Labor and Employment Law in Theater

Matthew Windman presents a Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts program titled “Labor and Employment Law in Theater,” where he discusses the unique labor and employment challenges within the theater industry that affect performers, creative teams, and producing organizations alike. This program dives into the evolving legal landscape around workplace rights and responsibilities in live performance. The workshop covers the role of theatrical unions and recent organizing activities, wage and hour compliance in performance settings, pay transparency requirements, and more. Through real-world case studies and practical examples, attendees gain tools to better understand the rights, obligations, risks involved in today’s theater workplace.