Comment on Carole Cadwalladr dropped by Tortoise ahead of Observer takeover
Emperor@feddit.uk 6 days agoDo companies have a duty to look out for the interests of non permanent freelance staff in situations like this?
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 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days ago
Is an agreement a contract? Sorry to be pedantic but I’m not sure what the fuss is about here if not.