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.
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- The customs officials discovered potential undeclared work in several establishments in Dessau-Roßlau, which falls under the administrative district of Saxony-Anhalt.
- The Crime Prevention Department in Sangerhausen, also in Saxony-Anhalt, is collaborating with the Main Customs Office in Magdeburg to strengthen their efforts against undeclared work within the hospitality industry.
- Authorities in Stendal, another city in Saxony-Anhalt, are urging local businesses to adhere to employment laws, as several instances of wage fraud and unreported work have been uncovered recently.
- The Main Customs Office issued warnings to several firms in Magdeburg for unauthorized employment and failure to comply with record-keeping requirements, emphasizing the importance of complying with labor laws to maintain a legitimate business in the region.
- The hospitality sector in Magdeburg is under close scrutiny, with frequent inspections and audits at various hotels and restaurants aimed at eliminating any unreported work and ensuring adherence to the Minimum Wage Act.
