New seasonal employment permit system planned

The creation of a short-term employment permit will cater for short-stay employment in sectors like farming.
New seasonal employment permit system planned

The new Employment Permits Bill will make salary thresholds index-linked and aims to fill labour market gaps. Picture: Andy Gibson.

The Government has announced that it will introduce a new permit for seasonal employment as part of a Bill to modernise the employment permit system.

The creation of a short-term employment permit will cater for short-stay and recurrent employment situations in sectors such as the farming industry.

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