Thinking of a ski or summer season in the EU?
Do it Right!
It pays to know how to make sure you are working legally and what a reputable employer should be organising with and for you.
Working a season, be it ski or summer, is one of the most fantastic things you can do. It’s on many a bucket list and for good reason; An amazing opportunity of a lifetime - in many cases life-changing.
Make sure it’s life-changing in the right way.
As the UK is outside the EU, you need a visa and work permit to work anywhere in the EU. If you don’t, you could face prosecution, deportation and issues re-entering the EU in future.
So be wary of offers that look too good/easy to be true. It pays to know before you go what both you and a reputable employer should be organising before you depart and whilst you are abroad to ensure you are legal.
Using France as an example, here is what you need to know:
As a seasonaire, you should be actively involved in securing the correct paperwork to ensure you are legally employed BEFORE YOU TRAVEL. It is ultimately your responsibility, and is a red flag if your employer will not provide the above details & assistance.
Remember, ALL employment contracts must respect employment laws of your host country while you are working there, and this includes respecting minimum wages, and abiding by working hours and time off rules. For France see DIRRECT website for seasonal workers flyer
Look out for SBiT Employers
Researching your options or going for interviews?
Ask a potential employer if they are members of SBiT.
SBiT assists all our members with staying up to date with and following all the steps that you, and they, need to. Look out for this logo on their website or documents.
Not members of SBiT? Then ask your prospective employer if they are following all these mandatory steps. Don’t risk your opportunity of a lifetime becoming a route to prosecution or deportation, however ‘legit’ or established a company looks.