They're taking this break (in part) because they don't believe they can take in enough to meet costs. Payroll is a large part of the weekly nut. So with no income, it's a safe guess that they can't afford to keep paying, if staying up through the lean weeks would mean closing.
I've wondered about the unemployment thing lately, but haven't allowed myself to look it up (because if the shows stop, I stop, too). With a short time back to work after a long time drawing unemployment, I'm not sure the answers are good.
But NY's max is $504/week, a long way from production contract minimum. |
