Actors say casting agency owes them thousands
Summary
Actors in England report not receiving payments for jobs they completed through Lucy Harrison Casting agency. The agency has not paid some actors for months, with claims that owed amounts total in the thousands. The issue involves two companies linked by the same director, with one company in liquidation and the other still operating.Key Facts
- Actors across England claim Lucy Harrison Casting owes them money for completed jobs.
- Some actors have waited months without payment, with amounts owed in the thousands.
- Lucy Harrison Casting is associated with two companies: Happy House Productions, now in liquidation, and Happy House Media Limited, which continues to operate.
- Sharon Stanton and Natalie Neri are among the actors seeking payment, with Neri owed over £1,000.
- Despite the liquidation, Lucy Harrison Casting's website is still active, now under Happy House Media Limited.
- The agency claims compliance with UK law and continues to represent actors and models.
- Some actors have reported the agency to the government's Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate for investigation.
- The Department for Business and Trade is investigating complaints against the agency to protect consumers and businesses.
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