Many workers from Serbia traveled to the Croatian coast this summer seeking employment opportunities. However, reports indicate that a group of seasonal workers encountered significant difficulties, reportedly returning home without wages or valid work permits. According to information gathered by the Jutarni, approximately forty seasonal workers from Serbia were hired for employment at a site on the Croatian coast near Zadar.
While the employer reportedly possessed certain documentation, the workers were informed that all necessary documentation for work permits had to be submitted by April. Despite this requirement, the workers began their employment without the requisite permits, operating under the assumption that the necessary administrative decisions would be finalized shortly. An employer based in Zrenjanin corroborated these details, stating that the workers were indeed required to submit the necessary documentation for permits by April.
Consequently, the work commenced without the proper authorization, based on the expectation of an imminent administrative resolution. This situation highlights the precarious status of seasonal labor in the region. The reliance on temporary employment on the Croatian coast, while providing initial work, appears to have left these workers in a vulnerable position regarding their legal status and compensation.
The incident raises questions regarding labor protections and the enforcement of proper work permit procedures for foreign workers on the Croatian coast.
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