The OOTB team recently analyzed 117 lawsuits in California that specifically target model engagements. We spent the last several months digging through the data to look at the actual claim values and identify the patterns behind them. We’re sharing what we learned because this information directly impacts the production industry.

Approximately 80% of the insurance reviews OOTB conducts uncover errors or omissions in insurance coverage, so we’re addressing some common misconceptions about insurance for freelancers.

Production environments can be high-risk workplaces with multiple safety hazards. Regardless of project size, producers, studio managers, and clients are legally responsible for identifying and addressing safety hazards under OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.

If you don’t understand certain insurance terms, it can be challenging to verify insurance when engaging a worker or business for a project. In this resource page, we define some essential terms and provide production-specific examples.

The New York State Fashion Workers Act (FWA) establishes new responsibilities and requirements for model management companies and clients. It also provides enhanced workplace protections for models, regardless of whether they are classified as independent contractors or employees.

Classification is a legal determination, and misclassifying a worker can lead to serious legal and financial consequences, regardless of industry norms. This guide outlines the legal, financial, and operational risks of misclassification.

Worker classification categorizes workers as either employees or independent contractors. This is a guide to understanding worker classification in California, including AB5, the ABC test, and the Borello test.

This guide breaks down the most common types of insurance related to workforce management, what they typically cover, and why insurance is essential for your operations.

The California Freelance Worker Protection Act applies to a wide range of freelance workers and has important implications for the hiring and payment practices of any industry, like production, that relies heavily on freelancers.

Meal and rest break guidelines for still photography shoots.

All W-2 employees who are payrolled through OOTB Solutions are covered by the following insurances: Workers' Compensation, Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), General Liability and Auto Liability Insurance.

A guide to OOTB’s process for paying independent contractors and business service providers, including the information needed for onboarding and invoice processing.

Instructions for what clients and producers should do in the event of a workplace accident or injury.

W-2 employees have access to a variety of valuable benefits. This overview lists the potential benefits that OOTB employees may qualify for, along with key details on how to access them.

OOTB prioritizes a safe workplace for all employees. This page provides key points from OOTB’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.

This page covers the laws and requirements specific to working with minors, with a focus on California.

Meal and rest break guidelines for video shoots.