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Basic Guide to Employment Contracts (Farm Workers)

by Zopedol — last modified 2008-01-08 12:26
Employers must give workers certain details of their employment in writing. This contract must be kept for 3 years after termination.

Application

Sectoral Determination 13: Farm Worker Sector applies to all workers on a farm including -
  • domestic workers, and
  • security guards.
The sectoral determination does not apply to workers covered by -
  • another sectoral determination; or
  • a bargaining council agreement.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act applies in respect of any matter not covered by this sectoral determination.

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Written Particulars of Employment

At the start of employment, employers must give workers a document containing the following information… 

Employer and Worker Details

  • Employer’s full name
  • Employer’s address
  • Worker’s name
  • Worker’s occupation, or a brief description of the work

Employment Details

  • Place/s of work
  • Date of employment
  • Working hours and days of work

Payment Details

  • Salary or wage, or the rate and method of calculating wages
  • Rate for overtime
  • Any other cash payments;
  • Any payments in kind and their value
  • Frequency of payment 
  • Any deductions
  • Value and payment for any food or accommodation

Leave Details

  • Any leave to which the worker is entitled

Notice/Contract Period

  • Period of notice required
  • Period of contract
  • This document must be updated if any details change.
  • An employer must keep a copy of this document while the worker is employed, and for 3 years thereafter.
  • If a worker is unable to understand the contract the employer is to explain the information in a way that the farm worker understands.

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