Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm Ifac is advising Wicklow farmers and employers to stay ahead of the evolving legal landscape.
Clarissa O’Nuallain, HR Services Manager at Ifac, said: “Employment law is constantly changing and as a result it has been difficult for employers to keep up to speed with all their obligations. This is a quick reminder of the key things Wicklow farmers and employers need to be aware of for 2023.”
One question that is often asked is do employers need to give all employees a contract of employment?
Ifac advises that employers are obliged to give their employees a statement containing the core terms of employment within five days of the start of employment. Employers must then give their employees a statement containing the remaining terms and conditions within one month.
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“We recommend drafting a contract of employment containing all terms of conditions in one document before the employee commences employment. This ensures that an employer’s legal obligations are met, but also provides clarity around the employment relationship for both parties, which can reduce disputes at a later stage,” Ms O’Nuallain said.
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