Sapphires Model Management weighs in on new law proposal

A new proposal aimed at protecting talent in the modelling industry has been approved by the House of Lords and is steadily making its way towards becoming passed as a law.

The draft regulation will put a complete ban on charging up-front fees and will also extend the number of cooling-off days to 30 as opposed to 7 days.
The modelling industry has been hit hard by a number of unscrupulous companies taking advantages of people on the street and charging them up-front fees and then not delivering employment opportunities.

This new regulation is welcomed by legitimate and reputable modelling companies such as Sapphires Model Management.

Ian Warren, managing partner of Sapphires Model Management says, "Although it's great news that we are now one step closer to seeing an outright ban on unscrupulous agencies charging models to join, there are still several tricks that people will try to pull to take money from impressionable would-be models. Sapphires’ advice is that no matter what anyone tells you, you do not need to spend any money before applying to an agency. A model agency is able to ascertain if you have potential from clear snapshots taken on a personal camera; you certainly do not need to shell out hundreds of pounds for a 'modelling portfolio'. “

The regulations which will amend the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations of 2003, will be put before the House of Commons to be made law.

Ian adds, “Do your research on an agency before applying and with a little common sense it's quite easy to judge which agencies are scams and which ones are respectable and sound."

Editors Notes:

Sapphires Model Management is an award-winning agency that has worked with and provided models for some of the biggest names in the industry: Selfridges, House of Fraser, Uniqlo, Fashion Summit, Harvey Nichols, and a selection of large publication houses.

Sapphires focuses on new concept of modelling agency, highlighting ethical business practices and high-level customer service. Founder, Neely Reyes has been awarded Inspirational Women Young Entrepreneur by Business Link, and Entrepreneur of the Year by her Chamber of Commerce.

Sapphires represents both women and men with a range from mainboard, real, reserved, and new faces to high-profile artists.

www.sapphiresmodel.com