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 Laws, informs that during the month of November 2022 targeted inspections were carried out on a nationwide basis in hairdressing salons/barber shops and gyms.
[*]Inspections were carried out in 352 establishments, where 160 employers and 192 self-employed workers were identified. The total number of workers identified was 288 (136 men and 152 women). In detail, 234 were Greek Cypriots, 22 European Union citizens, 31 third country nationals and 1 Turkish Cypriot. [*]8 undocumented self-employed persons were detected, and 7 undocumented salaried workers. 14 notices of infringement were issued and 14 acts imposing a fine of €10,100.
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.
(NΓ/IK)
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