Farm Finance: Need a hand on the farm this spring? Make sure you know your legal obligations
An employee working for you for just one afternoon is subject to the same rules and rights as a full-time staff member.
It’s a busy time on farms. Some of the drudgery and hard work can be reduced by getting in extra help.
In many cases, it involves drafting in family members with a clarion call for all hands on deck. The eight weeks from mid-February to mid-April are by far the most labour intensive period on most farms.
