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Improved working conditions for pregnant artists at german theatres, since 2018
Where
Germany
Germany
When
2020
2020
Who
German theatre association (deutscher bühnenverein), german theatres and orchestras
German theatre association (deutscher bühnenverein), german theatres and orchestras
Website of the policy/measure
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Description of the policy/measure
Main aims: improving the working conditions for pregnant artists, particularly those subject to maternity protection; upgrading the economic situation of female artists target groups: pregnant artists performing in german state theatres expected results: raising fees; providing pregnant artists with certainty for planning
2005 Convention Monitoring Framework Goal(s)
Area(s) of Monitoring
Cultural Domain(s)
This measure was reported by civil societyResults achieved
Minimum fee for pregnant artists raised to at least €2000 as of 1 april 2018; pregnant artists now receive guaranteed protection against non-extension of their contracts; temporary contracts are therefore no longer an existential risk if an artist falls pregnant