Guidance Documents
Guide to Best Practice on Day Rate Contracts - Nov 2026
In November 2026 the Theatre Freelancers Branch published Guide to Best Practice on Day Rate Contracts
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The Guide explores:
Types of working day
Understanding your rights
What to look for in an agreement
How freelancers are protected regarding bullying, harassment and discrimination
Freelancer welfare minimums
Travel and accommodation standards
Cancellation and sickness
And more
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Other Bectu Documents
Get It In Writing - Guidance - From Bectu Live Events Network
Recommended Basic Terms & Conditions - From Bectu
Please Note
Collective Agreements between Bectu and SOLT/UK Theatre do not cover Self-Employed Freelancers. Terms, hours and rates in those Collective Agreements are generally applicable to Workers and Employees in specific roles, so please ensure you’re aware of this when negotiating your contracts.
Sometimes rates from Collective Agreements are quoted to freelancers during job negotiations. For freelancers to earn a living wage, our hourly and daily rates must be substantially higher than employee rates.
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