The NFU is urging farmers and growers to utilise its new post-Agricultural Wages Board employer information pack in order not to be caught out by new employment leglisation.
The union recommends employers take legal advice before making any changes to exsisting workers' terms and also when taking on new workers.
NFU chief economist Phil Bicknell explained: “NFU farmer and grower members should make sure they get hold of the information pack and read through to ensure their businesses are not in breach of any regulations.
“It is all too easy when running a business to overlook updates in legislation and changes in practice, but the penalties for doing so can be severe.'
