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Germany's Massive Hotel, Restaurant Raids Uncover 2,200 Potential Labor Violations

Customs officers found widespread potential violations in a massive inspection of Germany's hotel and restaurant sector. The operation, led by the Financial Control of Undeclared Work, uncovered over 2,200 cases, including over 400 involving social security contributions and nearly 600 related...

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This picture is clicked inside the hotel and in front, we see a table on which white color cloth is...
This picture is clicked inside the hotel and in front, we see a table on which white color cloth is placed. On table, we see plates, fork, spoon, glass, branches of tree. Around the table, we see chairs and behind that we see the other table which is like green in color and behind that, we see a man wearing black blazer. Next to him, we see the girl standing and behind them, we see door on which exit is written on it and behind that door, we see two men standing.

Germany's Massive Hotel, Restaurant Raids Uncover 2,200 Potential Labor Violations

On Friday, September 19, 2025, German customs authorities conducted a nationwide inspection campaign in the hotel and restaurant sector. Around 2,600 customs employees surveyed over 5,200 workers and inspected over 430 business records. The operation, led by the Financial Control of Undeclared Work (FKS), involved other authorities and focused on potential violations such as withholding social security contributions and minimum wage compliance.

The inspections were risk-oriented, with both spot checks and full inspections carried out. Preliminary findings indicate possible violations in around 2,200 cases. This includes over 400 cases of withholding social security contributions, around 450 cases of foreign employment, and nearly 600 cases of minimum wage compliance. On-site, customs officers initiated around 370 criminal and nearly 800 administrative offense proceedings.

In particularly affected sectors, the FKS regularly conducts nationwide and regional focus inspections with increased personnel. Nearly 200 criminal cases involved procedures for staying without a residence permit.

Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stressed the importance of operations like these for enforcing the rule of law and protecting workers from exploitation. The inspections highlight the commitment to ensuring fair labor practices and preventing the undercutting of wages in the hotel and catering industry.

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