Importance of an Employee Handbook

Importance of an Employee Handbook

The following post will address the importance of understanding the guidelines and regulations within an employee handbook as well as touch upon how some managerial mistakes can lead to litigation. In addition, to listing some examples of managerial mishaps and so forth this article will also mention some preventive measures that will help enhance employees understanding of their company’s expectations.

Breakdown of Standard Royalties: Songwriter Compensation

Breakdown of Standard Royalties: Songwriter Compensation

While the producers, publishers and agents of the music industry can put nearly anything they want in a recording contract, there are certain standards that are assumed for royalties. While no songwriter should ever blindly sign a contract for this reason, there are certain numbers that can be used as calculations or as starting points for negotiations. Here is a list of royalty payments.

The Rights Granted to a Music Publisher on Behalf of the Songwriter

The Rights Granted to a Music Publisher on Behalf of the Songwriter

The music industry is a road of heartache and complicated business decisions that often intertwine. Over the years, the industry has done everything it can to revolutionize the ways in which composers can earn monies based on their songs and recordings. Here is a list of the rights that music publishers have now as a result of years of legislation by ASCAP and BMI.