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What our members say

“As a livery yard owner, the support from the EEA has been invaluable in the employment of our staff and the efficient running of the business.”

Day Dressage

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“We decided we were going to do things differently, I just wasn't always sure how to do it! The EEA has all the solutions to employing staff legally.”

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The Equestrian Employers Association (EEA) is the organisation for you if you employ staff in the equestrian industry.

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NMW EMPLOYER SUPPORT

We understand the financial challenges employers face with the latest rise of the National Minimum Wage.

Belong to the EEA to protect yourself and your business. Scroll down to discover how.
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THE NEW RATES

Are you compliant? Protect yourself.

The first step to compliance is identifying which of your staff are moving onto each new rate and which are also changing rates during the year. Set reminders for these.

Update your payroll in time and communicate changes to your staff. Keeping accurate records of the hours your staff work is really important for ensuring compliance as these would be asked for in any HMRC investigation.

Could you save time and money by moving to the EEA Payroll and Pension ? From as little as £21 - £36 per month you can outsource your entire payroll.
 
READ THE GUIDANCE

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HR and employment best practice.

The EEA is for all equestrian employers - it doesn't matter how many staff you employ, the online tools will help you to run your business and be compliant. Just £49.50 per year.

The EEA strives for the equestrian industry being a place of only Good Employment - legally compliant, professional, caring and a happy place for staff to work.
  • CONTRACTS: Use the Contract Creator to produce bespoke written contracts for your staff - become legal.
  • HANDBOOKS: Set the policies and rules of your yard using the Staff Handbook Creator.
  • RECRUITMENT: The Recruitment Toolkit will assist with your interviews and new staff processes.
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PAYING CORRECTLY

IT'S NOT A CHOICE

Anyone who is an employee or worker must be paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

This includes both the hours stated in their contract of employment and any overtime worked.

Failure to do so may result in an underpayment of the NMW.

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MISTAKES CAN BE COSTLY

If you identify a NMW underpayment then you must inform your employee and put it right straight away. Penalties for incorrect payment can include:

  • HMRC issuing a notice to pay money owed, going back a maximum of 6 years.
  • A 200% fine of the total under payment for all workers. Maximum penalty is £20,000 per worker.
  • Legal action including criminal legal proceedings.
  • Your business may be publicly named on the Name List.
GET HELP

Join the EEA. We have loads of information and resources to support you with the NMW, including our NMW Guide and HMRC Webinars.

Contact the HMRC: If you identify an underpayment and are unsure what to do next you can contact the HMRC. They will not issue penalties to employers who come forward.

Contact the EEA legal helpline: If you have concerns about underpayments, deductions, or have been threatened with court action then the EEA free legal helpline is there to support you.

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Meet Our Members

Carl Hester

"The team around me are an integral part of what I do and the success we achieve. Good and correct employment is paramount; not just for my yard but for the retention of the workforce and the future of the equestrian industry. I am proud to be a signatory of the Code."

Fiona Tothill

"We are proud to be a Good Employment Ambassador. Our yard is a grass roots yard, as such we are setting a foundation for potential equestrians of the future. By setting a good example we show young people that the equestrian industry is a good and safe place to work."

Nick Skelton

"I offer my staff a good job here, they are paid well and looked after. Good Employment is important. I think it is really important to do it right. My office team used the EEA Contract Creator, it was great and so easy."

 

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