What CAO topics are most important when hiring flex workers for agriculture?¶

Key topics include: seasonal working patterns and how your CAO handles peak harvest periods, pay scales defined in the Agriculture CAO, rules around housing and transport if workers are accommodated by a partner or by you, harvest-period overtime provisions, and ABU phase rules that affect contract type and worker rights as tenure grows. When creating agriculture vacancies, the Flexible Start Date option in the job posting can help widen your candidate pool during urgent harvest periods. Always confirm with your HR or legal team how seasonal surcharges and overtime rules apply to your specific situation.