The Inspection Service of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance, in the context of its efforts to combat undeclared work and control compliance with the Basic Labour Laws, informs that during the month of January 2023 targeted inspections were carried out on a nationwide basis in Industries/Industrial Areas.
[*]Inspections were carried out in 290 establishments, where 259 employers and 31 self-employed workers were identified. The total number of workers identified was 791 (567 men and 224 women). In detail, 566 were Greek Cypriots, 92 European Union citizens, 127 third country foreigners and 6 Turkish Cypriots. [*]22 undeclared employees and 1 undeclared employer were identified. 15 Notices of Infringement and 15 Penalty Deeds amounting to €42,500 were issued.
The aim of the campaign 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 should be noted that, according to the provisions of the relevant legislation, if an undeclared person is detected in the Social Security Fund, an administrative fine of €500 multiplied by 7 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.
(MB/SX)
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