Rationale and aims
La raccolta delle mele e dell’uva in Trentino provides practical guidance for seasonal workers involved in apple and grape harvesting in Trentino and aims to increase their awareness of health and safety while carrying out manual work. It also informs seasonal workers about their labour rights and obligations, including legal entitlements under the existing legal framework, to support their protection and well-being during the harvest season.
Support offered
La raccolta delle mele e dell’uva in Trentino provides an information guide that explains harvesting tasks, tools and machinery with a focus on health and safety. It offers clear information on recruitment conditions, probation periods, remuneration, board and lodging, working time, health and safety and sick leave. The guide also provides information on social security benefits available to seasonal workers, eligibility requirements and required documentation. Additionally, it includes templates for recording employer details, emergency contacts and working hours during the harvest season.
Target groups and eligibility
The guide targets seasonal workers in the agricultural sector, including both EU and non-EU citizens. It is publicly available online and free of charge, and access requires proficiency in Italian, Romanian or English.
- Project locations
- Trentino, Italy
- Project website
- Apples and grapes harvest in Trentino
- Type(s) of service
- Provision of information on rights and obligations of seasonal workers/employers of seasonal workers, including awareness raising
- Support language(s)
- English
- Italian
- Romanian