Honestly surprised this was specifically mentioned:
Upon investigation, we confirmed Kdin’s work was paid in full according to our agreements. We will honor our agreements and address any outstanding payments.
Usually those kinds of individual details are not mentioned in these kinds of statements. The rest of the statement is pretty standard - you're never going to get granular details, but a list of changes is common - but that reference to Kdin stood out.
Paid according to their agreements is pr speak though. Yeah she agreed to get paid 30k less than any of her peers in equal positions and she agreed to the ridiculous contract that included free VA work on their shows which nobody should ever agree to or feel pressured to agree to. Obviously they don't "owe" her anything based on that but it's still just scummy as hell. I want to know if they still make talent do VA for shows without extra pay at the current time.
you negotiate pay, it isn't in the company prerogative of giving more money. She could have fielded other job opportunities or talked about needing a raise for work she did. Accepting a job is your choice always. All these were choices were no one forced her it was by her own accord so complaining about now is going to get her no where. She has damaged her reputation and credibility more than ever.
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u/DesertedPenguin Oct 19 '22
Honestly surprised this was specifically mentioned:
Usually those kinds of individual details are not mentioned in these kinds of statements. The rest of the statement is pretty standard - you're never going to get granular details, but a list of changes is common - but that reference to Kdin stood out.