Fire Tip Sheets
FIRE Tip Sheets convey expert guidance to help media outlets and freelance reporters arrange viable contracts for public-interest investigations. The tip sheets below look at the option of protecting freelancers from a media company’s viewpoint.
From an Outlet's perspective
Tip Sheets for publishers, broadcasters
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Doing it Right: The Smart Move of Protecting Freelancers
Overview: Protecting freelancers isn't charitable or noble; it's savvy
Why an Outlet Should Indemnify freelancers: #1: the common cause
Fair treatment of the freelancer brings little-known benefits to the public
Why indemnify freelancers: #2: Business interests re-examined
If you think limiting liability for freelance stories makes "business sense," look a bit closer
Why protect freelancers: #3: Teamwork: the smart legal strategy
Divided and conquered: The risk of splitting your defense team against a defamation suit
Exploring the downside: Does adding a freelancer affect premiums?
OK, maybe everybody benefits, but isn't there a cost? (Guess again)
The other side: So why don't outlets indemnify freelancers?
If it's so smart to do so, how come some outlets won't agree to protect reporters?
Outlet’s choice: Choosing insurance to protect freelancers
The arcane world of insuring your freelancers, made plain