DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Defra Network ETendering Portal Tender Result

The Employer Pays Principle Feasibility Study, within the Horticulture Value Chain.-Background to the specific work area relevant to this purchase
Migrants using the Seasonal Worker visa route are at risk of exploitation as reported in the ICIBI report (e.g. para 3.45) and DLMEs UK Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2022-23 which notes agriculture is a high risk sector for seasonal workers. These risks include debt bondage from costs incurred whilst travelling to and working in the UK and costs incurred in migrants’ home countries.
Adoption of the Emplo...