Employment Standards

Agriculture

A Guide to Employment Standards in Agriculture

Recent changes in legislation have included many workers in Agriculture who previously were not covered by Employment Standards legislation. This fact sheet provides an overview of the issues that employers in the agriculture sector need to be aware of.

Changes to Employment Standards in Agriculture

Recently the Province of Manitoba has announced changes to who is covered by Employment Standards legislation in the Agriculture industry.  These changes come into effect on June 30, 2008.  This fact sheet explains who is covered by what provisions of the Employment Standards Code.

Standards for employees in Climate Controlled Facilities

On June 30, 2008 changes made to the Employment Standards Code regarding employees working in agriculture come into effect. Different standards apply depending on the type of employment. This fact sheet provides information regarding employees who work in a climate controlled facility.

Standards for employees of Agricultural Service Providers

On June 30, 2008 changes made to the Employment Standards Code regarding employees working in agriculture come into effect. Different standards apply depending on the type of employment. This fact sheet provides information regarding employees who for business that provide services in the agriculture industry.

Standards for employees working on a farm in the primary production of agricultural products.

On June 30, 2008 changes made to the Employment Standards Code regarding employees working in agriculture come into effect. Different standards apply depending on the type of employment. This fact sheet provides information regarding employees who work on a farm in the primary production of agricultural products.