Human Resources Management for Producers
The unique working conditions of people employed to care for pigs in a modern barn mean that pork producers must use equally unique methods for handling and ensuring the safety, advancement and fair compensation of those employees.
Manitoba Pork Council has worked with industry committees to develop guidelines for producers with farm employees that will ultimately benefit both producers and their employees.
Employment Standards and Contracts
On June 30, 2008, the Province of Manitoba enacted more comprehensive Employment Standards for Agriculture workers (with the exception of farm workers employed by family members). Changes to the definition of agricultural worker now make the type of farming operation define the extent of minimum employment standard coverage. Manitoba Pork Council developed this factsheet to provide an overview of the issues that affect employers in the agriculture sector. (Information contained in this document is believed to be up to date and accurate, but MPC does not guarantee the accuracy of the material, nor can it accept responsibility for its completeness.)
(To download please click below).
Employment Standards for Agricultural Workers – Factsheet
(Employment contract template, to dowload please click below).
employment contract
Workplace Safety and Health
Thousands of Manitobans are employed directly in the production of pork, and on a given day, these workers can be exposed to safety and health risks that are unique to the hog industry. Risks include slips and falls, gases and dusts produced in the barn, extreme noise levels, chemicals and even disease. This industry, like any other, must ensure that each workplace, employer and employee is abiding by Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation during their day-to-day activities.
Manitoba Pork Council has designed a manual to help hog farmers become more aware of the safety and health risks they may encounter and the legislated requirements that affect pork production. A better understanding of the risks and responsibilities will help you protect yourself, your co-workers, your employees and your family from unnecessary pain, distress and even litigation. MPC would like to see all farm operations eliminate workplace accidents and incidents.
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THINK! About Barn Safety
Workers Compensation
Following consultations with Manitobans, the Government of Manitoba recently announced that effective January 1, 2009, a number of industries have been added to those currently requiring workers compensation coverage. This includes farming operations with workers on the payroll.
More information, can be found on both the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba home page and Safe Work websites.