Study examines impact of piece rates in agriculture
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The province has released a study on the economic impact of piece rates in British Columbia as part of efforts to ensure working people earn a fair wage.
The study, undertaken by Karen Taylor, University of British Columbia agricultural economist, focuses on B.C. farmers’ use of piece rates and provides data about the economic impact and use of piece rates in various crops.
The study used historical data, as well as input from farm workers who hand-harvest crops, growers and industry experts, which Taylor collected in 2018.
Government retained Taylor to conduct an in-depth study of B.C.’s piece-rate system after a report on alternative minimum wages from the Fair Wages Commission revealed significant gaps in information on this sector. Taylor’s report is the first B.C.-specific review of how piece rates have been used in the province for several years.
