More liberal regulations to govern seasonal workers

Employers will not have to obtain work permits, nor pay associated fees which total around zl.900. The decision has been caused by the lack of farm laborers due to tough requirements and low wages. The labor shortage particularly threatens fruit farmers, which due to the low profitability may soon switch to other crops. The project gained the support of all farmers organizations and will be now presented to trade unions who are to issue their opinion within 30 days. (Gazeta Wyborcza, July 8-9, p. 4) J.L.