2023 End of Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
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TO ALL CAST AND CREW
In late January 2023, the Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and national emergency will end May 11, 2023. To ensure Cast & Crew understanding of what this means we are providing an update.
At MKGXR, we encourage a healthy and safe environment for Cast & Crew. We ask you to continue to use common sense and sound judgment when deciding to come to work when feeling sick. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of COVID-19 we encourage you to wear a mask and alert your Producer victoria@mkgxr.com upon arrival to set. We will continue to carry a limited supply of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and kn95 masks to help you and the on-site producer best determine the appropriate course of action.
Please speak with Victoria Grant prior to filming if you do not feel comfortable attending MKGXR shoots with the following guidelines in place. On set, should any concerns arise, please speak with your On-Site Producer or Production Coordinator.
You are always encouraged to consult with your On-Site Producer at any time, regarding on set concerns. You can also contact the MKGXR anonymous Action Hotline - 213.340.0696 #2.
COVID-19 POLICY 2023
MKGXR’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) administrator is: Victoria Grantt
PROTOCOL CHANGES
NO COVID testing will be provided or required.
COVID Vaccination is at will and proof is no longer required.
Production provided face coverings will be provided upon request during Travel Days and Shoot Days.
NO Daily COVID screening questionnaires are necessary.
NO Daily Temperature checks will be performed prior to entering our workplace.
SHOOT POLICY
We recommend if you are feeling sick you wear a face covering on-set and in production vehicles at all times. Face coverings will be provided to anyone who requests them. Masks should be changed after approximately 5 hours of wear.
Lunchtime - for individuals preferring distanced dining, Production can accommodate this request. Please notify the Producer in advance of the shoot, if you wish to eat separately during lunchtime.
Off Site - Activities outside of the shoot (ex: group dinners or congregations) are to the individual's discretion. Please use your best judgment to ensure the safety of your teammates when off-set.
Symptoms
Production recommends that individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 wear a face covering and take a COVID-19 test. Rapid antigen.
IN THE EVENT OF A POSITIVE TEST
Applies to all Individuals, regardless of vaccination status, previous infection, or lack of symptoms.
If an individual tests positive for Covid during the shoot, they will be removed & replaced and the shoot will continue, regardless of possible exposure.
Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be excluded from the workplace for at least 5 days after the start of symptoms or after the date of first positive test if no symptoms.
Isolation can end and the individual may return to the workplace when:
Symptoms are not present or are resolving and a negative test is collected on day 5 or later.
BENEFIT CHANGES
We understand that missing work can negatively impact your income, because of this MKGXR, in compliance with the EEOC provides continuing support for you when illness arises:
ANY Cast or Crew who are excluded from a production (by the production team, due to illness) will receive 1 full day of pay at their current rate. This pay will be received as part of the normal payroll processing (within 4 weeks of the production wrap).
