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 the Basic Labour Laws, informs that during the month of May 2022 targeted inspections were carried out on a nationwide basis in leisure centres/cafeterias.
1. Inspections were carried out in 323 establishments, where 262 employers and 55 self-employed workers were identified. The total number of workers identified was 780 (435 men and 345 women). In detail, 385 were Greek Cypriots, 220 were European Union citizens, 170 were third-country nationals and five were Turkish Cypriots.
2. 54 undeclared workers were identified. 52 Notices of Violation were issued and 43 Fines of €106,500 were imposed.
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 the event that an undeclared person is detected in the Social Security Fund, an administrative fine of €500 multiplied by seven 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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