Overview

• Accommodation costs for seasonal workers have risen to 18–21 euros per day, consuming up to 50% of workers' net wages in some cases.
• Living conditions are described as dire, with overcrowded rooms, inadequate sanitation, and deteriorating housing quality.
• Labor rights violations persist, including long working hours, irregular pay, and schemes that undermine the minimum wage.
• The report highlights cases of sexualized violence against women, often perpetrated by supervisors, and calls for safeguards such as lockable rooms and separate facilities for women.
• While social security-covered employment is increasing, short-term contracts remain prevalent, reflecting ongoing systemic challenges in the sector.