S.L. 217.20 Art. 16Sanctions against employers.

(1) An employer who fails to comply with the conditions set out in these regulations and, or fails to prevent possible abuses shall be guilty of an offence against these regulations and shall on conviction be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding five thousand euro (€5,000).

(2) The Executive Chairperson or the authorities responsible for issuing the work permit, as the case may be, shall ensure that, if the authorisation for the purpose of seasonal work is withdrawn pursuant to regulation 8(2), (3)(b), (3)(c) and (3)(d), the employer shall be liable to pay compensation to the seasonal worker in accordance with procedures under national law. Any liability shall cover any outstanding obligations which the employer would have to respect if the authorisation for the purpose of seasonal work had not been withdrawn.