Helpful DZ Crew Information

We here at DZ Productions appreciate you being a part of our team. We look forward to working with you all in the months and years to come. Your success as an Independent Contractor with DZ Productions is in your hands. The better your performance, the more likely it is that more work will follow.

Do not accept a call if you have any chance of a previous show running late into a call time. If accidentally accept a call and need to be removed from the schedule contact us immediately through one of the channels below.

Rentman

https://dzproductions.rentmanapp.com/ is how you will see your schedule and how you will see and accept invites to gigs. You will also receive email notifications for invites.

Be sure to fill out all the information in your profile, including your legal full name, your email, your phone number and emergency contact. The Administrative section can be left blank as payroll is handled through QuickBooks.

Please download the Rentman phone app!!!!

Click Here Update your profile to get the best positions!

Text Reminders

By accepting a show assignment with DZ Productions, you are opting in to receive text message reminders about your scheduled shifts and other relevant information pertaining to your role in our events. We value your privacy and commitment; please review our Privacy Policy here to understand how we protect and use your information. You can opt out of these communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. Save the number (833) 244-9441 in your contacts. You will receive reminders texts and updates from this number.

Payments and invoicing

Payments

QuickBooks is our payroll and onboarding system. You will receive an email to complete your W9 and direct deposit information. We recommend setting up your direct deposit in QuickBooks, this is the quickest method to receive your payment.
DZ Productions pays Independent Contractors within 30 business days of receiving a completed invoice or the completion date of the show, whichever is later. We strive to pay our Independent Contractors promptly, but please be aware that holidays, weekends, unforeseen banking issues, and payment delays outside of our control may occasionally cause delays. Additionally, we process payments once per week, on Tuesdays. Please note that the processing day is when we initiate payment, not when funds become available in your account. The availability of funds depends on your individual bank's policies.

Invoicing

You will be invoicing:

DZ Productions, LLC 

8722 Hawk Canyon St.
Henderson, NV 89074

As an Independent Contractor, it is necessary for you to submit an invoice in order for us to pay you for any work that you have done. Everyone has up to 48 hours (2 days) after each event, to submit their invoices to accounting@dz.productions.
Please issue invoices on time. Invoicing late may prevent us from issuing payments for overtime and expenses.

To simplify our accounting procedures, please send us a single invoice at the conclusion of any multi-day show.

Please include in your invoices:

• Full Name

• Current address

• Event name/Show number

• Position

• Location

• Dates Worked

• Actual hours and times

• OT hours, if applicable (please include the day and times it applies to)

• Total Due

Per Diems

Per diems are daily allowances provided to crew members to cover meals, lodging, and other expenses when traveling for pre-approved business purposes.

If per diems are provided, crew members will be informed of the rates prior to traveling. Rates may be reduced if some meals are covered by the company during travel.

Per diems are intended to cover reasonable travel expenses and should not be viewed as extra income. The company reserves the right to deny reimbursements that are excessive or abused. Per diems will be reimbursed after travel along with other approved expenses.

Contact information

Please contact us for information about a gig, changes in your availability to a show you have already accepted, and any emergency needs, Etc.

Text the DZ Team: 833.244.9441 (do not use group text, will not go through)

Call The Labor helpline: 702.820.2152

You can email Labor@dz.productions 

You must give us 24 hours notice if you cannot make it to your shift, you should have someone cover your shift if you cannot make it.  Save the number (833) 244-9441 in your contacts. You will receive reminders texts and updates from this number. You may also text this number at any time for questions.

Be on time

Being late for a call time is highly discouraged at DZ Productions. If you find yourself in this unavoidable situation then you must contact a DZ Productions Labor Coordinator at least 30 minutes BEFORE your call time to inform them. They will in return call and inform the client.

No Call / No Show

The surest way to get on the DZ Productions “Do Not Call List” list is to not show up for a call and not call to inform us of your absence. Once on this list, it will not be reconsidered for any reason.

Call Times, Breaks, and Meal Penalty

Minimum Calls 5 Hour (Half Day) – 5 Hour minimum calls will apply and all shifts will bill a minimum of 5 working hours. Any time worked past 5.5 hours will cause the shift to convert to a 10 hour (Full Day) call.

10 Hour (Full Day) – Any shift worked between 5.5 hours and 10 hours.

Lead, OPs, or traveling techs positions are always paid Full Day

Overtime – OT applies after 10 hours and is billed at time + one half (1.5x the hourly rate). Overtime also applies for all hours worked after 12 Midnight till 6 am this applies to corporate calls only. OT does not apply for festivals or touring.

Double Time – Double time is billed at 2x the hourly rate. Double time applies after 12 hours this applies to corporate calls only. (Nevada and California only, in all other states Double time applies after 14 hrs)

Breaks one 15 min  break  every 2.5 hours, 30 min on the clock meal break, or 1 hour off the clock every 5 hours

Meal Penalty occurs when meals are not given within 5 hours, OT will be paid till meals are given then time will return to regular time. You must contact your DZ rep to inform the client of the penalty when it occurs.

Attire / Appearance

Unless otherwise requested, black is the required color of clothing for all DZ Productions technicians. Black clothing helps to not only identify that you are production crew, but also allows one to blend in easily in just about any environment.

If your call is at a high-end hotel property or resort, then show blacks may be required if instructed by the client.

Show blacks are also required if you are booked for Show Days at any venue. A professional appearance and proper grooming are qualities our clients expect from our freelancers. If applicable, any tattoos must be covered and piercing must be removed before you show up at the venue.

Due to allergies that our clients and fellow crewmembers may have, we ask that no colognes or perfumes be used while working for DZ Productions. The use of deodorant is of course encouraged.

Unacceptable dress attire

Blue jeans, Frayed or ripped clothing, Bright colored clothing, and Hats “are on a per-client basis”

Acceptable Load In and Load Out dress attire

Black pants (dress, cargo), Black polo shirt with NO LABELS, Black shoes or sneakers

Acceptable Show Day dress attire

Black dress pants (non-cargo), Black long-sleeve button-down dress shirt, suit jacket and tie, Black dress shoes. NO HATS.

If you are not dressed properly (wearing shorts, hats, or logos and there is a replacement on standby you may be sent home for being unprepared for work.

Tools

As an Independent Contractor, it is your responsibility to have the appropriate tools that would be needed for the position, for which you are scheduled. For instance, a Lighting Assist position requires that you have at least a crescent wrench in order to accomplish the required tasks of that position. We highly encourage all of our techs to have an all-purpose tool (i.e. Leatherman or Gerber) with them for any and all positions. A mini flashlight is also useful to possess for many positions. Being unprepared for work, as not having the necessary tools to do your job when they are required (C-Wrench, Multi-tool, Sharpie, or tools for your said discipline) If there is a replacement on standby you may also be sent home for being unprepared for work.

If you have any questions please reach out to us.