YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off his channel
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The BBC also pulled some of the British star's shows from its streaming services following rape and sexual assault allegations against the comedian, who has developed into a "wellness" and conspiracy influencer.

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off his channel — The suspension comes following the publication of rape and sexual assault allegations against the British star::YouTube has blocked Russell Brand from making money off its platform and the BBC pulled some of his shows from its online streaming service in the wake of rape and sexual assault allegations against the comedian-turned-influencer.

  • Petter1@lemm.eeEnglish
    13·
    1 year ago

    Yea I understand that, but so many content creators get thrown under the bus by YouTube, twitch, etc. that I think there should be a law protecting individuals from big cooperations that they are dependent on. I know, it’s different in America compared to where I live, here, if you have someone Working for you and you fire that person, depending how long this person works for you already, you have to pay salary for up to 3 months. (There are few reasons that allow cancellation of contract immediately) After you got fired, you can go to a place called “Arbeitslosenkasse” where you get 80% of salary going forward as long as you try to get a new job.

    So maybe thats why I find it odd when YouTube just flick a switch upon obligations…

    Btw. I don’t know that guy the post is about and highly doubt that he is innocent given the infos I have seen yet.

    • Lazylazycat@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      We have the same laws in the UK, but he’s self-employed. Can you not be self-employed where you live?

    • NuPNuA@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      I mean its the same in the UK with employment protections, but YouTubers wouldn’t be covered by that as they’re not employees and don’t have contracts. Google don’t really have to share any revenue with uploaders as they’re already providing the infrastructure and storage for free.

      No one should rely on that as income and just see it as a bonus, to other income streams.