Now that the film and television industry are back in business amid the Covid-19 global pandemic, actress Rami Chuene took to Twitter to school her fellow friends in the industry. In a thread, she said actors should seek legal advice before signing any “indemnity form” before going back to work.
She went on to outline some of the things they would be signing for in a way that was easy to understand. She said in basic English that the person signing the form will undertake that they understand and appreciate fully the risks, hazards and dangers involved with being present in the workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic.
#DearArtist before you sign that ‘indemnity form’ please seek legal advice or o tlo kaka. Here are some of the clauses in the form you’re agreeing to…
— Rami Chuene🌈🏳️🌈 (@ramichuene) May 4, 2020
#DearArtist before you sign that ‘indemnity form’ please seek legal advice or o tlo kaka. Here are some of the clauses in the form you’re agreeing to…
— Rami Chuene🌈🏳️🌈 (@ramichuene) May 4, 2020
….executors and administrators arising out of my participation in the television production or in any related activities irrespective of whether such claim or claims arose through the negligence of any person, or from any of the risks, dangers…
— Rami Chuene🌈🏳️🌈 (@ramichuene) May 4, 2020
The reason she warned her fellow industry friends was so that they do not get “shocked” when they are “liable for doctor’s fee”.
“We all want to earn a living akere. We need those episodes too. Also, we love our work. Go work guys, this is just so you know and don’t get shocked when you’re liable for doctor’s fees. You’re willingly taking the risk and can’t come back to sue anyone. Go work but be safe.
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While the Covid-19 outbreak has left many artist’s cash strapped and some jobless, actress Kgomotso Christopher has responded to suggestions that actors don’t want to collect the government’s Covid-19 unemployment grant. While the department of sport, arts and culture has announced relief measures, one follower suggested that artists should apply for the unemployment grant like everyone else. Read more
Source: Timeslive
