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BONUS: Legally Different - NI and UK Employment Law with Leanne Murphy

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In this bonus episode of the WorkWise for Screen podcast, we bring you highlights from our recent live event in Belfast, featuring Leanne Murphy - Employment and Equality Solicitor at Rosemary Connolly Solicitors. 

Leanne 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 

Episode Topics

Episode Topics

Introductions for this bonus episode recording live in Belfast, guest Leanne Murphy Employment and equality solicitor, highlights the importance of investing early in HR structures, and she recommends resources (00:00 - 05:55) 

Leanne explains the key differences between freelancers, employees, and workers and why it’s essential to clearly define roles and expectations from the outset with a written agreement (05:55 - 09:25)  

Training to help staff feel secure in raising issues and how major employment law reforms in England and Wales won’t apply to NI (09:25 - 16:25) 

Workwise as a vital resource and Tacita and Keith reiterate the importance of setting up the right procedures from the outset (16:25 - to end) 

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