Hiring seasonal staff? A solicitor's tips to keep it legal
Many farmers employ seasonal staff to help with busy periods on the farm.
Dear Stephen,
I am a tillage farmer and also have some cattle. I have decided to take on two employees to assist me particularly with the summer season. What legal obligations will I have potentially as an employer?
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