...It was true, our contracted time was up, but we HAD started 20 >minutes late.... And of course we never did get paid. What is this, a contract that you didn't file it with your AFM local? Sorry to say this, but unless you had a specific agreement with musicians, AFM says "to the dot" unless remuneration is guarenteed. (my paraphrase) Next time, be sure to register the contract. George