Category: ethics

Covid-19 and the death of the umbrella industry

Published April 2, 2021 by Rob Johns

The Covid-19 pandemic has left supply teachers and other contractors in dire straits following the decision by umbrella companies to furlough on 80% NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE (NMW). In the worst case scenario some umbrella companies have flat refused to furlough at all leaving thousands of people in severe financial hardship.

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When discretionary payments become non-discretionary; HMRC issues clarity

Published May 20, 2020 by Rob Johns

On 14 May 2020, the Government issued new guidance which included clarification about the much disputed ‘discretionary’ payments issue that has been the contractual stumbling block for the Freelancer and Contractor Service Association (FCSA) and its members.

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Photojournalism ethics: response from Ron Haviv

Published June 6, 2017 by Rob Johns

My question to Ron Haviv. How is it acceptable to work for one of the biggest arms manufacturers in the world and sell pics for an ad for a bomb and photograph victims of war & suffering? Is there not a conflict here?