Remember, this is not a choice, it's the state law. Permission is granted to reproduce all or part of this monograph. . Since there are no longer unions to regulate and protect local acts from greedy agents it is necessary for artists to know the laws which were designed to stop industry abuse. As you can see from the dates these practices have been known about and illegal for decades, and are also up to date 1991. It's ignorance that lets abuse exist.
Agents live well and artists struggle or have day jobs to subsidize agents life-styles.
We are loking into all who will protect you and defend your rights. It is the responsibility of the Department of Labor and Industry in Harrisburg, who you should call and write. They are nice and you don't have to give your name. The current person there is Kim Peck. Her number is 717 787-4134.