Feasibility Study on Employer Pays Principle for UK Horticulture Seasonal Workers
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · Awarded contract
AwardedFeasibility Study on Employer Pays Principle for UK Horticulture Seasonal Workers
Awarded 21 Nov 2024
Awarded21 Nov 2024
Value£134,900.00
SupplierAlma Economics
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 1y 6mo ago5mo term
Awarded 21 Nov 2024Expired 29 Apr 2025
About
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Alma Economics for a feasibility study on the Employer Pays Principle (EPP) within the horticulture value chain, focusing on seasonal workers.
The study aimed to produce a cost analysis and potential implementation models for the EPP, which stipulates that recruitment costs should be borne by employers rather than workers, to mitigate exploitation risks such as debt bondage.
The project covered the UK horticulture sector and seasonal workers, with the goal of reducing worker risk while considering food security and sector sustainability.
The contract value was £134,900.
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