Are you an Ontario farmer employer navigating the complexity of the special farm worker rules? The second blog post in this series will outline who qualifies as a ‘farm worker’ for the purpose of farm worker exemptions.
Although the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”) outlines standards of protection for workers, there are some industries wherein workers are exempt from these protections. Continue Reading Who is a Farm Worker under the ESA?
Are you an Ontario farmer employer navigating the complexity of the special farm worker rules? This is the first of a few posts that will walk through the main employment law issues to consider for your agricultural employees.
In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) sets out the minimum standards for most employees, but there are specific exemptions for farm workers. These exemptions recognize the unique demands of agricultural work, which often require flexibility due to seasonal and weather-related factors. Continue Reading Understanding your Farm Worker ESA Exemptions in Ontario