I did my first commercial a month ago, and my parents and I, being very green to the biz and without an agent, are wondering when I should get paid.
My parent's especially are getting antsy, I'm not in it for the money so I don't really mind, but I think my mom and dad are worried it might have gotten lost in the mail or something.
So, my point is, should I gotten a check by now, a month after I worked? I don't think it seems like such a long time to wait, but my parents are wondering.
Any thoughts appreciated!

If you're under 18, check out the child labor laws in your state. They will tell you when you're supposed to get paid. I know in NY, it's within 30 days if it's a one-day job and every 2 weeks if it's an ongoing job.

Thank you so much DianeNYC!

Our experience is about a month (California).

My son did his first commercial as well about a month ago and we havent seen anything as of yet either but I was told by someone they have 90 days to pay him.

Print jobs have taken the longest-the longest one was about 90 days, SAG work about 2-3 weeks.

Thank you all! It was an AFTRA commercial and it hasn't been quite a month yet, so still waiting.

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Originally posted by fanmom:
My son did his first commercial as well about a month ago and we havent seen anything as of yet either but I was told by someone they have 90 days to pay him.

I'm not sure if your son worked in NYS or not but, if he did, he has to be paid within 30 days of the completion of the job. From the NYS-DOL website:

>>>>>When the employment contract is for 30 days or less, transfer 15% of gross earnings within thirty (30) days following the final day of the child performer’s employment.
When the employment contract is for longer than 30 days, transfer 15% of gross earnings at the end of each payroll period.<<<<<<< {the payroll period is every two weeks}

Here is the link http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstan...ildPerformerFAQ.shtm

Scroll down to "What are the responsibilities of the employer of Child Performers?" and that's where you'll find the information.

They may pay the agent in 30 days, but then it may take another 30 days to send a check to the manager and then on to the parent. It can take awhile.

I don't have an agent, so from the information everyone has given me we should get it soon, since it's almost been a month. Thanks!