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Only 2% of limited companies think they are being treated fairly during coronavirus pandemic
16 April 2020
Only 2% of individuals operating as limited companies believe they are being treated…
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme window extended after Bectu campaign
15 April 2020
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been updated so that anyone who was on…
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Treasury must think creatively to protect freelancers from COVID-19 disaster
Philippa Childs · 12 April 2020
When I took over as head of Bectu 18 months ago I couldn’t have imagined that the…
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Prospect secures furlough deal for National Trust staff on flexible hours contracts
9 April 2020
Prospect has negotiated protection for flexible hour contract staff in the National…
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Treasury Select Committee call for urgent action to protect workers welcomed by Bectu
8 April 2020
The Treasury Select Committee has written to the Chancellor urging for action to…
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Bectu reaches agreement with SOLT and UK Theatre on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
6 April 2020
Bectu and leading theatre employer bodies have reached an agreement to allow for the…
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme updates welcome but gaps still need to be plugged, says Bectu
6 April 2020
The government has updated the guidance on how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme can…
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COVID-19 and the value of pensions
Stewart Mott · 3 April 2020
This is a concerning time for a variety of reasons, from concern about the health of…
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Our members’ tips for working from home with children
Boc Ly · 3 April 2020
The coronavirus crisis gave many people their first taste of working from home for an…
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Bectu invites production companies to collaborate to furlough freelance PAYE crew
3 April 2020
Bectu is inviting production companies to work with the union to furlough PAYE crew…
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