Construction Industry Labor Crackdown - Main Customs Office Schweinfurt: Addressing Unlawful Work Practices
The Main Customs Office in Schweinfurt recently conducted a nationwide inspection on undeclared work and illegal employment in the construction industry. A total of 165 employees were questioned on various construction sites throughout Lower and large parts of Upper Franconia.
The inspection, carried out by the customs' control of undeclared work (FKS), was risk-oriented, meaning it targeted specific areas or industries based on perceived risk. The construction industry was a particular focus for customs in the fight against undeclared work due to its economic importance and extensive regulations.
The inspection involved 85 officials from the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt. The German Pension Insurance and immigration authorities were part of the exchange for these investigations. The inspection took place in the regions of Schweinfurt, Würzburg, and Bamberg.
During the inspection, the officials checked if employers had properly registered their employees for social security, if employees were receiving social benefits correctly, if minimum wages were being complied with, if foreign employees had the necessary work permit, and if they had a valid residence title for employment.
Violations detected during inspections are contributing to their detection and punishment. Customs is engaging in further investigations regarding the detected irregularities. Coordinated inspections by FKS are an important tool for reducing the social acceptance of undeclared work.
The Main Customs Office Schweinfurt Press Office can be contacted at [email protected] for inquiries. More information about the Main Customs Office Schweinfurt can be found on their website www.zoll.de. The inspection document can be found at the link: 20250618_pm_spp_bau.pdfPDF - 17 kB.
The customs authority Schweinfurt cooperates closely with the German social security authorities, the employment agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit), and labor inspection offices (Gewerbeaufsichtsämter) for investigating violations related to social security, correct receipt of social benefits, and compliance with minimum wages in the construction industry.
Numerous violations were detected during the inspection, but specific details about these violations were not provided. The Main Customs Office Schweinfurt is the source of this information, transmitted via news aktuell.
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