Fair deal for freelances


Te Covid-19 crisis has further marginalised already vulnerable freelances working across the media industry – this NUJ Freelance Rights Charter demands improved protections and benefits regardless of employment status.


Support our call for a Fair Deal for Freelances, where all freelances have the right to:


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Trades union collective bargaining to improve terms and conditions


for freelances side by side with staff


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Fair writen contracts free from the threat of disadvantage for


asserting their rights


Respect for their creators’ rights and unwaivable moral rights


paternity and parental leave; unemployment benefit; full access to benefits and social securities


tax payments


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Choice over how they freelance and are taxed, with an end to advance


Equalised rights with employees including; sick pay; maternity,


insurances and security provision


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Dignity and respect at work, free from bullying, harassment or discrimination, with parity of access to grievance procedures


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sources, seek information and uphold ethical standards


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Equal professional rights, including the right to protect


Fair fees and terms, and prompt payments


Work free from pressure to operate on a PAYE basis, or to incorporate,


or work through umbrella companies


Equal health and safety


protections including parity of training,


FREELANCE RIGHTS CHARTER


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