Bogus self-employed worker tells of 'frustration' over lack of voice at upcoming RTÉ hearing

RTÉ has been struggling with the issue of bogus self-employment — where self-employed contractors are denied the benefits and entitlements of full-time employees despite doing the same job — for the past six years, following a review performed by consultants Eversheds which found that more than 150 contractors at the broadcaster displayed “attributes akin to employment”.

A bogus self-employed worker within RTÉ has spoken of “absolute frustration” at not being allowed to give evidence to the Oireachtas Media Committee regarding their experiences at the broadcaster.

The Media Committee has instead invited representatives from the three unions operating in RTÉ to a public hearing on April 24.