2014-Jul 25: Minimum Wage and Employment Agreements in the Agricultural Industry

Visa Pak 172: Guidelines about Minimum Wage and Employment Agreements in the Agricultural Industry

Visa Paks

25 July 2014

The Labour Inspectorate released:
Position statement on 8 May 2014 for Minimum Wage and Employment Agreements in the Agricultural Industry

Many employees in the agricultural industry are offered accommodation and other goods and services as part of their employment. The attached position statement sets out the Labour Inspectorate’s position on how the provision of accommodation and other goods and services should be dealt with to ensure the requirements of the Minimum Wage Act 1983 are met.

The attached position statement will be a useful resource when considering applications from clients intending to work in the agricultural industry.

Please ensure staff have read the attached position statement and refer to this document when considering applications from clients intending to work in the agricultural industry.