Agricultural wages: guide for workers and employers - twenty eighth edition
The Agricultural Wages Order and guidance for workers and employers details the minimum hourly rates of pay and other terms and conditions for agricultural workers in Scotland.
2. About Wages Order No. 71
When does the new Order come into effect?
The Order will be effective from Monday, 1 April 2024.
The rates of pay which come into effect on 1 April 2024 are compatible with NMW and NLW requirements where necessary.
Key Features
A minimum hourly rate of £11.44 for all workers.
A minimum hourly rate of £7.17 for workers who undertake an SCQF Level 4 or 5 or equivalent in Agriculture/Horticulture.
The dog allowance to be increased to £9.36 per week for each dog up to a maximum of 4.
The additional sum payable to workers with appropriate qualifications will increase to £1.71 per hour.
The daily rate of the accommodation off-set for accommodation other than a house is £9.99.
The minimum hourly rate of £17.16 for overtime for all workers. Please see qualifying criteria for overtime on page 4.
Contact
Email: sawb@gov.scot
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