A total of 54 undeclared workers were detected in a nationwide campaign in leisure centres/cafes of the Inspection Service of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance, which was conducted as part of the effort to combat undeclared work and to monitor compliance with basic labour legislation.
According to a statement by the Department, "checks were carried out in 323 establishments, where 262 employers and 55 self-employed workers were identified."
The total number of workers identified was 780 (435 men and 345 women). In detail, 385 were Greek Cypriots, 220 were European Union citizens, 170 were third country nationals and five were Turkish Cypriots.
54 undeclared workers were detected and 52 Notices of Violation and 43 Fines of €106 were issued.500.
The purpose of the campaign, it is stated, was to raise awareness among all those employed in these economic activities of the consequences of undeclared work and non-compliance with the provisions of the relevant legislation.
It is noted that, according to the provisions of the relevant Legislation, in case of detection of an undeclared person in the Social Security Fund, an administrative fine of €500 multiplied by seven months is issued, unless it is proven by the employer that the period of violation was shorter.
If it is proven that the period of violation was longer, the fine is multiplied by the actual months.
It is recalled that the nationwide telephone line 77778577 accepts anonymous/anonymous complaints/information in connection with undeclared work or violation of the terms of employment, the notice concludes.
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