International Artists
What employers need to know
Special rules around pension contributions apply to Canadian actors and stage managers working in covered employment in the United States, and to American actors and stage managers working in Canada. If your artists are from anywhere other than Canada, please contact the Fund Office.
Canadians working in the United States
Under the reciprocal agreement between Actors’ Equity Association and Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, Canadian actors and stage managers working in covered employment in the United States are entitled to a 10% contribution to the 401(k) Plan and no pension.
Employers should distribute the Canadian Actors’ Pension Designation Form to any Canadian actors they employ. Any Canadian actor should complete the form and fax or mail it to Equity-League in the event they want these contributions to go to their 401(k) Plan.
Americans working in Canada
Under the reciprocal agreement between Actors’ Equity Association and Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, American actors and stage managers working in covered employment in Canada receive pension contributions to the Equity-League Pension Trust Fund.
Actors and stage managers should complete the American Actors Working Under CAEA Agreements Pension Designation Form and fax or mail it to Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.