Equity union launches working practices charter for comedians

Measures aim to ensure safety, pay transparency and anti-harassment and discrimination policies

The performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity has launched a comedian's charter in an effort to ensure good working practices and the safety of performers.

Developed by the union's comedians' network, the measures included in the charter will ensure pay transparency, a safe working environment, late-night safety, and anti-harassment and discrimination policies", according to Equity.