Survey Calls for Greater Protections and Policy Change

[cryptobro]

Bectu’s Big Survey calls for urgent reforms, including meaningful powers for the new government Freelance Champion, stricter enforcement on late payments, and access to employment rights such as sick pay and parental leave. Philippa Childs, Head of Bectu, emphasized that freelancers are essential to the creative sector and that without proper support, the industry faces an existential threat. She highlighted the need for government action and employer responsibility to ensure long-term sustainability and fairness in the sector.

[jacson4]

Freelancers deserve stronger legal protections. Too many projects end up unpaid or delayed, and there’s rarely a system to hold clients accountable. Policy reform is long overdue.

[alex10]

A national framework for freelancer rights could change everything — from fair pay timelines to healthcare access. It's time governments recognize freelancers as real contributors to the economy.