'Palpable anger' as RTÉ asks bogus self-employed to sign non-disclosure agreements

Speaking to the 'Irish Examiner', one of the affected workers said: 'I think everyone imagines that everyone in RTÉ is on massive money. That’s just not the case.' Stock picture: Nick Ansell/PA

RTÉ has requested signed non-disclosure agreements and an indemnity from future legal cases from 79 bogus self-employed contractors, in a move that “beggars belief” according to affected staff.

As part of a deal proposed by the State broadcaster, the 79 workers, who had been incorrectly categorised as freelance employees, were recently offered payments of between €2,500 and €17,500 in “recognition of past continuous service”.