A person working on your farm may be engaged as an employee, a family member, an independent contractor or a share farmer.

How they are engaged will determine which laws apply to the working relationship and have implications for the development of an appropriate remuneration package.

Setting fair remuneration packages is one of the most important parts of people management. Packages must match the type of engagement, comply with legislation, stay competitive, and reflect the role’s complexity, responsibilities, and the worker’s skills and experience.

Remuneration can go beyond wages, including accommodation, utilities, vehicle costs, farm products, incentives, or livestock. Fair rewards boost performance, satisfaction, retention and productivity, often encouraging staff to take on more responsibility and freeing managers to focus on other tasks.

All engagements eventually end, whether through resignation or dismissal, and legal requirements must be considered when drafting contracts and packages.

This module guides you in designing compliant remuneration and benefits, and in handling termination appropriately.