The Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2022 came into force on 22 April 2022.
The order replaces and revokes the Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2020.
The changes consist of:
- A new grading structure – providing a genuine entry level grade and rewarding individuals who undertake an apprenticeship;
- Minimum hourly rates of pay for agricultural workers;
- New provisions in relation to daily rest and weekly rest in line with the Working Time Regulations 1998.
The Order can be viewed at: The Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2022 (legislation.gov.uk)