Bogus self-employment is one drama RTÉ can't pull the plug on

While young journalists will be happy to work freelance for a short time when starting out, RTÉ has operated those freelance contracts for far longer than others

In 2021, the Department of Social Protection began its review of the historic employment status of 695 RTÉ workers. Photo: RTÉ.ie

Late last year, an employee of RTÉ received correspondence from Arthur Cox — one of the five biggest law firms in Ireland.

Speaking on behalf of their client, the law firm referred to a recent decision concerning the employee made by Scope, the employment status section of the Department of Social Protection.