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 2023 targeted inspections were carried out on a nationwide basis in Clinics/Nursing Homes and Service Platforms.
Specifically, inspections were carried out in 270 Dispensaries/Nursing Homes, where 212 employers and 58 self-employed workers were identified. The total number of workers identified was 371 (87 men and 284 women), of which 320 were Greek Cypriots, 38 citizens of European Union member states and 13 foreigners from third countries.
According to the data collected by the Service's inspectors, two (2) undeclared employees and two (2) undeclared self-employed workers were identified. In this context, three (3) Penalty Deeds were issued for a total amount of €5,900.
In addition, a total of 153 checks were carried out in Service Platforms, where 74 employers and 29 self-employed workers were identified. Out of a total of 184 persons (178 men and 6 women), seven (7) were Greek Cypriots, three (3) European Union citizens, 173 third country foreigners and one (1) Turkish Cypriot.
43 undeclared employees, four (4) undeclared self-employed workers and four (4) undeclared employers were detected. 25 Penalty Notices were issued for a total amount of €44,400.
The aim of the Office's campaigns is 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. In this context, all necessary actions are taken in cooperation with the professional organisations, trade unions and employers active in their sector.
It should be noted that according to the provisions of the relevant legislation, in the event that an undeclared person is detected in the Social Security Fund, an administrative fine of €500 multiplied by seven (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 reminded that the nationwide telephone line 77778577 accepts anonymous/anonymous complaints/information in connection with undeclared work or violation of the terms of employment.
(BG/EXP)
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