7Y allays crop fears over worker shortage

Herefordshire–based 7Y Services Limited today said that the current economic downturn could benefit local farmers and growers fearful of a shortage of immigrant labour. Many of the county's food producers have, in recent weeks, expressed a fear that a lack of picking staff could mean crops are left to rot in..
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Wed 30th Apr 2008

Working Time Directive

We are in the middle of the busy season for temporary labour with many people working long hours particularly those involved with the potato harvest. Please be aware of your legal obligation to allow staff sufficient rest time during these busy times. Last season a Cambridgeshire potato producer fell foul of..
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Sat 1st Sep 2007

New Recruit

We would like to introduce you to a new member of staff in our 7Y People team. Becky Sankey has now joined us and will be your main contact for all 7Y People administration. Becky is Herefordshire born and bred with valuable knowledge and experience of the area. If you..
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Sat 1st Sep 2007

Seasonal Agricultural Workers' Scheme from Jan 2007

The SAWS allows farmers and growers in the UK to recruit overseas workers to undertake work that is both seasonal and agricultural. The scheme helps to meet the shortfall in the supply of seasonal labour from within the UK and European Union. SAWS will move towards exclusively recruiting Romanian and..
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Sat 1st Sep 2007

National Minimum Wage

From 1 October 2007 the National Minimum Wage will increase.

• The adult rate (for workers aged 22 and over) will increase to £5.52 per hour.
• The development rate for 18-21 year olds will increase to £4.60 per hour.
• The development rate for 16-17 year olds will increase to £3.40 per hour.

Sat 1st Sep 2007