In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
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In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
BONUS: Legally Different - NI and UK Employment Law with Leanne Murphy
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
20 minutes
6 months ago
BONUS: Legally Different - NI and UK Employment Law with Leanne Murphy
In this bonus episode of the WorkWise for Screen podcast, we bring you highlights from our recent live event, featuring Leanne Murphy - Employment and Equality Solicitor at Rosemary Connolly Solicitors.
She shares practical advice on how small to medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland can legally protect themselves by investing in solid HR foundations early on. From understanding the difference between freelancers, workers and employees, to navigating free legal resources and policy templates, Leanne breaks down what every screen employer should know. She also highlights the legal obligations that apply to any production taking place in Northern Ireland - crucial knowledge for producers working across the UK.
The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding.
This episode covers:
Low-cost HR resources for NI-based businesses
Why written contracts and clear policies matter
The importance of training, annual policy reviews and duty of care
How NI employment law differs from the rest of the UK and what producers should consider when filming there
Outlines expected changes under the proposed Employment Rights Bill
LINKS
WorkWise for Screen: https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/en
Keith Arrowsmith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitharrowsmith/
Tacita Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacitasmall/
BFI: https://www.bfi.org.uk/
National Lottery: https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/
Leanne Murphy: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/leanne-murphy-388bb047
Rosemary Connolly Solicitors: https://www.solicitorsni.net/
Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction to Workwise for Screen Podcast
01:13 Setting the stage: Legal protection for your business
01:18 HR Structures and resources in Northern Ireland
05:59 Understanding employment status: freelancers vs. employees
09:26 Importance of clear policies and procedures
12:18 Upcoming changes in employment law
16:20 Workwise for Screen: a valuable resource
19:50 Conclusion and call to action
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
