The Inspection Service of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance, in the context of the effort to combat Undeclared Work and control compliance with Basic Labour Laws, informs that during the month of February 2022 targeted inspections were carried out on a nationwide basis in Cleaning / Guarding Companies / Offices / Services.
[*]Inspections were carried out in 375 establishments, where 338 employers and 37 self-employed workers were identified. The total number of workers identified was 776 (308 men and 468 women). In detail, 597 were Cypriots, 120 were European citizens, 59 were third-country nationals. [*]17 undeclared workers were detected. 14 Notices of Violation and 12 Fines of €34.000 were issued.
The aim of the campaign was to raise awareness of the consequences of undeclared work and non-compliance with the provisions of the relevant legislation among all those employed in these economic activities.
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 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.
(IK/SX)
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