Engage in Labor - Customs officials review the status of employment compliance checks.
Recently in Saxony-Anhalt, 85 staff members from the Main Customs Office in Magdeburg conducted interviews with 169 employees across 40 establishments regarding their employment status. These interviews led to 48 cases in which additional investigations were deemed necessary. The investigations revolve around suspicions of irregularities in pay, violations of record-keeping, and reporting responsibilities. Additionally, illegal living situations, missing work permits, and unapproved employment situations are being probed in certain cases.
The primary area of focus for the customs office is combating black work, with the hotel and catering sector being specifically targeted. This industry is heavily regulated by the Minimum Wage Act. As of January 1, the minimum wage has been legally set at 12.41 euros per hour.
