Overview

Agricultural workers in Wales, and those employed in England before 1 October 2013, are normally entitled to:

There are different employment rights for agricultural workers employed in England from 1 October 2013.

There are also different rules for:

Terms and conditions

England

Agricultural workers in England employed before 1 October 2013 still have the terms and conditions set out in the Agricultural Wages (England and Wales) Order 2012.

Wales

Before starting work, employers must give agricultural workers in Wales an Agricultural Wage Order. This sets out many of the terms and conditions of employment. But, employers must still give agricultural workers a written statement of employment particulars.

This sets out many of the terms and conditions of employment. However, agricultural workers must still be given a written statement of employment particulars by their employer.

Trainees

Trainees have different rights, for example they do not get paid holidays.

Help and advice

If you were employed in England before 1 October 2013, you can contact the Acas helpline to get further advice.

You can also make a complaint to the Rural Payments agency.

For queries about wages and rights in Wales after 1 October 2013 contact the Agriculture: Sustainable Development Division.

Agriculture: Sustainable Development Division
slmenquiries@gov.wales
0300 062 5004

Agriculture: Sustainable Development Division
Welsh Government
Government Buildings
Spa Road East
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 5HA