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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 basic labour legislation, informs that, during the month of April 2023, targeted inspections were carried out on a nationwide basis in cleaning companies, security companies, offices/services.
Cleaning companies. The total number of workers identified was 60 (22 men and 38 women). In detail, 15 were Greek Cypriots, 7 were European Union citizens and 38 were third country nationals. [*]7 undeclared workers were detected, 2 Notices of Violation were issued and 2 Deeds of Imposition of Fines amounting to €4,500.
Guarding companies:
[*]Checks were carried out in 59 establishments, where 59 employers were identified. The total number of employees identified was 97 (63 men and 34 women). In detail, 60 were Greek Cypriots, 33 European Union citizens and 4 third country nationals. [*]2 undeclared workers were detected, 3 Notices of Violation were issued and 3 Fines of €5.500 were imposed.
Offices/Services:
[*]Checks were carried out in 138 establishments, where 109 employers and 29 self-employed workers were identified. The total number of workers identified was 427 (158 men and 269 women). In detail, 309 were Greek Cypriots, 47 European Union citizens and 72 third country nationals. [*]2 undeclared self-employed workers and 3 undeclared salaried workers were detected, 4 Notices of Violation and 3 Fines of €3,600 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 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.
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