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Think of it like you’re billing them for time reserved. That reserved time has a value, and that’s why you charge money for it. It’s not for how many minutes you are typing out lines. Your subconscious mind is still grinding away, thinking of ideas when while you’re watching Netflix. After you finish a few episodes, an idea pops out, jogged by something you watched. This is why you charge for it.
Yes you need to clarify and have in writing that you are being retained for a full 40 hour week (otherwise how can anyone pay the bills billing for an hour here and there?). Many places in NYC will write in statements saying “we cannot guarantee you full time hours” in which case you need to strike the “not allowed to work for other companies simultaneously” clause if it’s in there. Fair’s fair. You’re not a plumber (who smartly charges $250/hr). You need to have this understood up front. Some people prefer the flexibility to pursue personal Netflix projects so will say “minimum 5 hours.” It’s all up to you and how you negotiate. Get yourself a good employment lawyer to vet your contracts. In NYC try Stephen Sack http://theemployeeslawyer.com
(I mean I’m not working because I’m not needed, not because I’m lazy/being a dick)
I think it depends on wording in the contract.
If you negotiated a day rate then you could work for 2 hours but you should still receive the full amount. If the contract said $X/hr over a 4 week period (but it doesn't set an expectation for total hours worked)...then I would only charge for hours spent working.
I am running into the opposite issue where agencies are paying me $X/hr but limiting my hours worked below 40/week. That hasn't stopped them from asking me to do more than a full day's work and I'm having to push back / remind them of the limits set in the contract.
What is this gig. I want in.
If you’re doing day rate then you charge for the day no matter what - you’re booked, and you can’t take another job. I would check in with your manager periodically and see how else you can help. I know it feels really weird especially not being in the office and having a sense of what’s going on.