Customs Focus Group Cracks Down on Undeclared Labor - Federal Enforcement Efforts Announced
The hotel and catering industry, one of the largest and most employment-intensive sectors in Germany, is under the scrutiny of the Customs Administration. This week, over 2,600 employees of the Financial Control of Illegal Work from the General Customs Administration are conducting random inspections across the entire federal territory.
The inspections are focused on the hotel and catering industry and aim to ensure compliance with various regulations, including the obligation to carry and present identity documents, social security obligations, statutory minimum wage, and recording of working hours.
The Customs Administration is securing social systems and state revenues through these extensive inspection and investigation procedures. Officers are also checking for the illegal employment of foreigners and improper receipt of social benefits.
These inspections can range from random checks to comprehensive investigations of all employees of an employer. They involve checks of business records (payroll and financial accounting), as well as interviews with individuals.
Since January 1, 2025, the general minimum wage in the Hospitality and Accommodation Industry has been 12.82 euros per hour, under the Minimum Wage Act (MiLoG).
For more information about the Customs Administration and their actions against the illegal labor market, you can contact the press office via phone at 0228/303-11122, email at [email protected], or visit their website at http://www.zoll.de.
It is important to note that these inspections are risk-oriented and are focused on sectors that require additional scrutiny. In particularly affected sectors, the Financial Control of Illegal Work from the General Customs Administration conducts nationwide and regional targeted inspections with increased personnel.
The Customs Administration strives to maintain fair working and competitive conditions in the industry, ensuring that all businesses operate within the law. For further information about the customs authorities and their actions in the neighboring main customs office in Cologne, you can contact Jens Ahland, the press spokesperson.
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