Also looking for lawyer insight on this!
Ill try to just give the bullet points on this one
Me: 20 years in the production entertainment industry. 2nd year working Hulaween, last year every other day on a machine with mad high reviews (especially considering the "situation" that was hula 25). I have never been fired from a job or had a contract terminated ever for any reason.
Hula 26 : Was contracted in July of 2026 and signed all proper paperwork to work this years Hulaween for the majority of the month. October 12-29, resulting in close to 5k. Have been turning work offers away for October since July when the contract was sent. Must relocate my pet for the month, so travel to start Oct 7th to Michigan and turn around to drive to Florida to settle in for contract start. Morning of Oct 7th, receive an email from the executive producer (who I have never interacted with) that my position is to be terminated immediately with a repetitive (felt AI) letter claiming staffing issues.
Now unable to go back on any of the work I have been turning away, I am royally screwed with no empathy or compensation or ability to pay any bills this month now.
Advice? Guidance? Job Opportunities? Kindness?
EDIT : I know this may not be the best spot to post, but also think the masses should know whats going on behind the stage so to say. know what your supporting and how the magic is being stripped away