Inspections in April for undeclared work and control of compliance with Legislation

Targeted inspections in the sectors of agriculture, animal husbandry, wholesale markets and packaging plants will be carried out in April by the Inspection Service of the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance to combat undeclared work and control compliance with basic labor laws.

According to an official announcement, the Inspection Service, in the context of the effort to combat undeclared work and the control of compliance with Basic Labor Legislation, informs that in April 2022 targeted inspections will be carried out on a nationwide basis in Agriculture / Livestock / Wholesale Farms.

The purpose of the campaign, it is stated, "is to raise awareness of all those involved in these economic activities regarding the consequences of undeclared work and non-compliance with the provisions of the relevant legislation." At the same time, checks will be made regarding the observance of basic employment conditions such as salary, working hours, weekly off, etc., it is added.

It is noted that according to the provisions of the relevant Legislation, in case of locating an undeclared person in the Social Insurance Fund, an administrative fine of € 500 is issued multiplied by seven months, unless the employer proves that the period of violation was shorter.

If it turns out that the period of violation was longer, the fine is multiplied by the actual months, it is reported.

It is reminded that the pan-Cypriot telephone line 77778577 accepts anonymous / branded complaints / information in relation to undeclared work or violation of the terms of employment.