How (seasonal) agricultural demands for labour are met by immigrant workers in the Netherlands and Germany, ADMIGOV Deliverable 3.4 ...

In this report, the working conditions of migrant workers in agriculture in The Netherlands and Germany are investigated. By and large, these turn out to be EU citizens who stand a considerable risk of being exploited by their employers as well as by recruiters. Typical for the Dutch case is the role of temp agencies in recruitment as well as they act as the de jure employers whereas actual employment lies with third parties. Exploitation is of their work (long hours and/or underpayment) and of their housing (poor conditions, overcrowding, and relatively high rents). Enforcement of labour law... Mehr ...