Legal, ethical and contractual constraints in the media industry
1.
2. What is a constraint?
A constraint is a limitation or a restriction on
something to prevent something else from happening
In the Media industry, there are many
limitations, laws and restrictions…
Some regulations aren’t legal in that they aren’t
provided by law.
3. Employment Legislation
This legislation refers to the laws in which help to
protect employers and employees from unsafe
working conditions and unhealthy situations.
This means that all health and safety regulations be
properly assessed and considered as well
employee’s rights and equal opportunities
4. Employees Rights
Employees rights at work will depend on
Statutory rights
Contract of employment
Statutory rights are legal rights based on laws passed by Parliament.
Nearly all workers, regardless of the number of hours per week they
work, have certain legal rights. There are some workers who are not
entitled to certain statutory rights
The Contract of employment is the agreement made between the employer
and the employee. This could be in the form of a written agreement or what
has been agreed verbally between them.
In addition, the contract of employment will also include ‘custom and
practice’ agreements. These are how things are usually done in the
workplace, for example, if the employer always gives the employees a
day’s holiday in August. Even though this is not mentioned in the written
contract this will form part of the contract of employment as it is the usual
practice.
5. Employers Liability Insurance
Employers are responsible for the health and safety
of their employees during work hours, this applies in
any workplace.
Employees may be injured at work or may become ill
as a result of their work while in during employment.
If an Employee feels that the Employer is responsible
then they might try to claim compensation.
The Employers’ Liability Act 1969 ensures that you
have at least a minimum level of insurance cover
against any such claims.
6. Public Liability
Public liability insurance is important when out filming
in public premises because it will pay out in the event
that a mistake is made which causes an injury to a
member of the public, or which damages their
property.
