Head of Bectu Philippa Childs responding to reports that the BBC plans to outsource jobs: “The BBC is at the heart of the ...

Philippa Childs, Head of Bectu, responding to Gregg Wallace announcing he is to be sacked, as well as further allegations ...

Philippa Childs, Head of Bectu, responding to the Banijay report on Gregg Wallace, said: “The findings of this report make clear that inappropriate behaviour has gone unchecked for far too long. This ...

A new report from researchers at Aston and Nottingham Universities, Pact, the Film and TV charity and Black Leaders in Film highlights the systemic barriers faced by mid-career Black professionals in ...

The IR35 changes to the ‘off-payroll’ tax rules which came into effect in April 2021 have now bedded in, and in Bectu’s view, are here to stay. These reforms led all companies who use members working ...

Industry Minds A mental health support service offering free and low-cost counselling sessions to those in the arts. Visit their website for more information.

According to UK law, sexual harassment is unwanted conduct or behaviour related to sex, or of a sexual nature, which has the purpose or effect of: violating the other’s dignity, or creating an ...

Bectu's two-in-one plan provides public liability cover of up to £10 million as well as personal accident cover of £100 a week. Find out more about the policy and our pricing here.

For both statutory and trust based defined benefit pension schemes there is a requirement for pension benefits to paid in line with the rules of the scheme. This means that if you’ve been overpaid the ...

Few organisations can operate without using the road, yet for many employers it is likely to be the most dangerous activity that takes place at work. Research shows that around a third of road deaths ...

What is health and safety law? Criminal health and safety law places duties on employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and others, such as contractors, visitors and members of ...

A new report based on a Bectu poll of more than 4,000 UK film and TV workers lays bare the shocking work drought and wider crisis facing the sector, and shows that the industry’s freelance workforce ...