Governance
Scottish agriculture wage increase |
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| Written by Paul Williams | |
| Thursday, 04 June 2009 | |
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Rate of pay for agricultural workers in Scotland raised.
The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board proposes to increase the rate of pay for agricultural workers in Scotland with more than 26 weeks continuous employment, by 12p per hour to £6.32. £5.80 per hour (an increase of 7p per hour) for those in the first 26 weeks of employment £6.32 for those employed for more that 26 weeks by the same employer Workers with appropriate qualifications should also be paid an additional £0.96 per hour. Those working with dogs should be provided with an allowance of £4.80 per week for each dog up to a maximum of four. The Board also agreed to introduce an apprenticeship rate of pay into the Wages Order. This provision will enable employers to pay £3.50 per hour for the first 12 months to new employees who undertake a Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Agriculture. Thereafter the minimum hourly rate will be the over 26 week rate. The proposals will be advertised in detail during the week beginning June 15, 2009. The closing date by which written representations must be received is July 17, 2009. The Board will meet again on August 19, 2009 to consider representations and, if it so decides, will make an Order giving effect to its proposals. The Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Act 1949, as amended to take account of National Minimum Wage legislation does not allow for any minimum hourly rate of pay to be fixed for agricultural workers which is less than the corresponding National Minimum Wage rate. The Scottish Agricultural Wages Board is an autonomous body and comprises 17 members, with six representing the interests of employers nominated by the National Farmers Union of Scotland and the Scottish Rural Property and Business Association, six representing the interests of workers nominated by Unite the Union, and five independent members appointed by Scottish ministers, one of whom is designated Chair.
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