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Seasonal migrant workers in Scottish agriculture: research report
Outlines the main findings of research into seasonal migrant workers in Scottish agriculture, including: their number and demographics; the experiences of employers and seasonal migrant workers; and the long-term viability of this sector.
Appendix D: Workers Discussion Guide Summary
Set Up
- Confirming research details with participant.
Experience of Local Agents, Labour Providers and Recruiters
- How they came to work in Scottish agriculture this year and first year (if returnee).
- Ease of arrangements, concerns and costs
Work
- Expectations of tasks, pay, hours, working and living conditions
- Reality of tasks, pay, hours, working and living conditions
- Accuracy of information received
- Degree of comfort with making suggestions and complaints to employer.
Provision
- Accommodation, transport, food
Overall experience and comparisons
- Positives and negatives of experience
- Comparisons with working at home, rest of UK, other sectors
- Intention to return and reasoning.
Conclusions
- Any further points to raise
- Confirming incentive payment arrangements.
Contact
Email: socialresearch@gov.scot
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