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BGA Launches Give Me A Contract Week
27th May 2019
The British Grooms Association has launched 'Give Me a Contract Week' following a recent poll which revealed that 59% of employed grooms do not have a written statement of terms of employment (contract).
What is a Written Contract?
A written contract, otherwise known as a written statement of terms, (or written statement of employment particulars), is a legally binding written document between an employer and an employee.
The written contract sets out the terms of your employment and includes conditions such as salary, holiday allowance and working hours.
If you are employed your boss is legally required to provide you with a written contract within two months of the start of your employment.
But why all the fuss?
A recent poll, conducted by the BGA, revealed that 59% of employed grooms do not have a written contract.
This is illegal.
A written contract is in place to protect both the employee and the employer. It adds transparency and security to your job.
I don’t have one – what should I do?
You need to speak to your employer and ask them to provide you with one.
Have a look at the ‘Contracts’ section which can be found in ‘Members Services’. In here you will discover more about contracts and also tips on how to approach your boss if you are not sure how to go about it.
Your boss or yard manager can use the Equestrian Employers Association's Contract Creator to create one in five easy steps.
Lucy Katan, Executive Director of the BGA said, “We can’t stress enough the importance of having a written statement of terms. This is a legal requirement and the figure should be at 100% so why not take this week to make it our moment, let’s spread the word and help to make it happen.”
I have a contract – what can I do to help?
That’s great news. We would love it if you can get involved and help to spread the word to other grooms about the importance of having a contract.
Hit the share button below and help us to reach as many people as possible.
If you are unsure about contracts or your employment status then get in touch with us. Give Me a Contract Week runs from 27th -31st May 2019.
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What the personal accident policy covers you for:
- Whilst at work
- All stable duties – mucking out, grooming, washing off, turning out
- Clipping
- Riding – including hacking and jumping
- Hunting
- Lunging
- Breaking in
- Holding horse for a vet and other procedures
- Travelling horses both in the UK and abroad
- Competing in line with your job including: jumping, dressage, eventing
- Injuries that may happen to you whilst you are teaching - but you must also be grooming as part of your duties and not be a sole instructor
What the personal accident policy doesn’t cover you for:
- Riding in a race, point to point or team chase
- Stunt Riding
- Accidents occurring whilst travelling to and from work
- Riding and competing your own horse (but you can upgrade when applying for membership to include this)
- Public Liability – this is a separate insurance policy - the Freelance Groom Liability Insurance
- Care Custody and Control – this is a separate policy - the Freelance Groom Liability Insurance
If you require additional cover then please contact KBIS directly.
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When you are working for other people you do most of the following; muck out, turn out/catch in, tack up, groom horses, exercise Horses (including hacking, jumping and schooling), in the care of your employer/client. |
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| Predominantly ride horses for other people including schooling, exercising and competing. | NO |
YES |
YES |
| Provide grooming services for someone else either full time or on a freelance basis i.e. an employer or a client. | YES |
NO |
NO |
| Employ staff – have an employers liability policy in your name | NO | NO | YES |
| Buy and sell horses | NO | YES | YES |
The BGA is the national representative body for all
grooms working in the UK or British grooms abroad.
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