2026 Guild Agreement Briefings for Payroll Professionals
On-demand breakdowns of WGA, SAG-AFTRA, and DGA updates focused on real payroll application.
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WGA 2026 MBA MOA
This briefing breaks down the key payroll impacts of the 2026 WGA MBA and how those changes affect payroll processing, budgeting, and compliance. It focuses on compensation structures, fringe contributions, residual calculations, payment timing, and the practical application of new contract provisions for payroll and accounting teams.
What’s Covered:
- Compounded minimum increases and new compensation structures
- Fringe contribution changes, health rates, pension impacts, and contribution caps
- SVOD residual updates, subscriber tiers, and performance-based bonuses
- Real-world payroll implications, compliance risks, and implementation priorities
Why These Briefings Matter
New guild agreements introduce immediate changes to wages, working conditions, and payroll obligations. Misapplying these terms can lead to payroll errors, audit exposure, and production delays. These briefings translate contract language into clear, actionable payroll guidance.
Past & Upcoming Briefings
Short, practical briefings covering new guild agreements and their direct impact on payroll processing. Each session is designed to help you understand what changed and how to apply it.
WGA 2026 Agreement Briefing
Now Available
This briefing breaks down the key changes in the 2026 WGA agreement with a focus on payroll application. It covers updated compensation structures, timing considerations, and how new terms impact processing for production and payroll teams.
SAG-AFTRA 2026 Agreement Briefing
Coming Soon
This upcoming briefing will cover changes to performer compensation, working conditions, and premium pay structures. It will focus on how these updates affect payroll calculations, reporting, and day-to-day processing.
DGA 2026 Agreement Briefing
Coming Soon
This briefing will break down updates impacting directors, assistant directors, and unit production managers, including compensation changes and working condition provisions, with a focus on payroll implications and practical application.
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