ERO Provender Milling

Application

This ERO applies to all employees involved in the manufacture for sale or on commission of animal feeding stuffs. This includes the grinding, cutting or flaking of cereals and the mixing of one substance with another substance, but excluding production merely by natural agencies or in the course of ordinary farm husbandry. It does not cover carters and lorry drivers. See ERO for detailed definitions of all categories covered.

Remuneration

Minimum Pay

See ERO for details on statutory minimum rates of pay.

Overtime Rates

Employees are entitled to be paid time-and-a-half for all time worked in excess of the normal number of hours of work. Employees are entitled to be paid the overtime rate of double time for all time worked on Sundays and statutory public holidays. For any work on normal days off, employees are entitled to be paid time-and-a-half for the first four hours from normal starting time and double time thereafter. The calculation of overtime pay for shift employees includes the basic rate and the shift premium.

Conditions of Employment

Working hours

The normal number of working hours is 39 hours or less for which an employee may be contracted.  The maximum number of hours which may be worked by workers over 16 years and under 18 years shall be governed by the provisions of the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1996.

Rest Periods

All employees are entitled to breaks and rest periods in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997.

Holidays

Annual leave and public holiday entitlements are in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997.

Sick Pay Scheme

All employees who have completed six months' service are entitled to benefit under a contributory sick pay scheme. The benefit is payable for up to a maximum of 18 weeks in any calendar year. Employees’ illnesses must be medically certified and the employer notified within the first three days of absence.

The operation of the scheme may be reviewed on an annual basis and such a review can have regard to the financial aspects of the scheme.  See ERO for more details.

Miscellaneous

The ERO also provides for special conditions in relation to service pay and a pension and mortality scheme. See ERO for more details.