Casting Directors’ Guild The Guild is a professional organisation of casting directors in the film, television, theatre and commercials communities in the UK and Ireland, who have joined together to further their common interests in establishing a recognised standard of professionalism in the industry, enhancing the stature of the profession, providing a free exchange of information and ideas, honouring the achievements of members and standardisation of working practices within the industry. The Casting Directors Guild website is here: www.thecdg.co.uk The Casting Directors Guild Complaints portal can be accessed here:
www.thecdg.co.uk/complaints Citizens Advice Bureau It might be against the law if you’re being treated unfairly or differently at work because of who you are, such as being disabled or being a woman. If it is, you can complain to your employer or take them to an employment tribunal. The main law that covers discrimination at work is the Equality Act 2010 – part 5 covers work. For guidance you can contact an adviser through the Citizens Advice Bureau national phone service: Adviceline (England): 0800 144 8848 Adviceline (Wales): 0800 702 2020 Advice (Scotland): 0800 028 1456 Advice (Northern Ireland):
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Equality and Human Rights Commission If you need expert information, advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues, contact the Equality & Support Service (EASS) on: Phone: 0808 800 0082 Textphone: 0808 800 0084 You can email using the contact form on the EASS website. Also available through the website are BSL interpretation, web chat services and a contact us form. Post: FREEPOST, EASS HELPLINE, PN6 521 Opening hours: 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm Saturday closed on Sundays and public holidays Your Right to Report Sexual Misconduct and Harassment 5