In some sectors of the industry, a producer may pay a talent agent directly for providing talent. Booking fees are not part of a performer's income and are not subject to the requirements of the Employment Standards Act . Confusion about what is a booking fee and the performer's resulting commissionable income can result if the booking fee is shown on the performer's pay statement as part of the performer's income. Employers and their payroll departments or services must ensure these payments are processed separately. An agent must ensure that their client receives, after the commission is deducted, at least minimum wage plus vacation pay.
Vacation pay is also payable on wages earned.
On this job the client only earns minimum wage. The records must be kept in English at the talent agency's principal place of business in British Columbia. No Kickbacks Talent agencies may not make a payment, directly or indirectly, to a person for obtaining or assisting in obtaining employment for someone else, other than by paying for any form of advertisement placed by the talent agency. Recovery of Wages Talent agencies who have received wages from an employer, on behalf of a client will be treated in the same manner as an employer by the Employment Standards Branch. Directors and officers of talent agencies are personally liable for unpaid wages.