Comment on Carole Cadwalladr dropped by Tortoise ahead of Observer takeover
mannycalavera@feddit.uk 5 weeks ago
Do companies have a duty to look out for the interests of non permanent freelance staff in situations like this? In most cases they’ve set themselves up as separate legal companies to benefit from reduced tax liabilities. I wonder what the full picture here is. Sounds a bit far fetched especially when the freelancer bad mouths the company constantly.
Maybe we should ask Carole to investigate this. Do one of her prize winning journalists scoops.
Emperor@feddit.uk 5 weeks ago
It would depend on the contract. The problem is her contract with GMG ends in April and so Tortoise are just not offering her a new one. The issue is this breaks the agreement GMG entered into with the NUJ to end the strike. However, GMG are clearly washing their hands of the matter.
mannycalavera@feddit.uk 5 weeks ago
Who’s her contract with? GMG or Tortoise 🐢? Sounds like she needs to take action against GMG for breach of contract in that case.
Emperor@feddit.uk 5 weeks ago
But there is no breach of contract - her contract with GMG ends in April, Tortoise won’t be employing her. It’s a breach of the agreement between GMG and the NUJ.
mannycalavera@feddit.uk 5 weeks ago
Is an agreement a contract? Sorry to be pedantic but I’m not sure what the fuss is about here if not.