We're back for another series and in our first episode we talk about the nitty gritty of freelance rights. What can you do about late payments, poor contracts and unfair rates? We discuss the problems and the solutions with Sheron Boyle, founder of Can Pay Won't Pay Facebook group, and Natasha Hirst, president of the National Union of Journalists.
The guests
Natasha's website https://natashahirstblog.co.uk/
Sheron Boyle Media https://www.facebook.com/SheronBoyleMedia
Resources
Can Pay Won't Pay Freelance Journalists (UK outlets only) Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/614195525419319
NUJ freelance membership https://www.nuj.org.uk/join/how-much-will-it-cost.html
NUJ freelance rate for the job http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php
NUJ freelance fact pack https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html
Late payment fee template https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2023/04/late-payment-letter-and-outstanding-payment-letter-template/
Recommendations
Heather Brooks MP Expenses investigation https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2009/may/15/mps-expenses-heather-brooke-foi
Ronan Farrow Hollywood sex abuse investigation https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/oct/12/ronan-farrow-on-investigating-harvey-weinstein-family-issues-thrown-at-me-is-a-dirty-move
Faith Martin https://faithmartin.journoportfolio.com/
John Pring, Disability News Service https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/