20 Workers Found in Illegal Employment on Saarland Construction Site
The Saarbrücken Customs Office has uncovered a significant case of illegal employment on a construction site in northern Saarland. A total of 20 workers were found to be employed without the necessary residence permits, with many being paid below the minimum wage.
The investigation revealed that these workers, primarily from Poland and the Czech Republic, were being paid a mere 32 Zloty per hour, which converts to approximately €7.50. This is significantly lower than the legally prescribed minimum wage of €12.82. Out of the 23 construction workers interviewed, 20 were found to be in Germany on residence permits that only allow tourist stays, not employment.
The employers, based in Poland and the Czech Republic, are now facing criminal proceedings for their role in facilitating the illegal residence of these workers. They also face hefty administrative fines, potentially up to €500,000, for violating the minimum wage laws. The 20 workers involved have also had criminal proceedings initiated against them for suspected illegal residence.
The Saarbrücken Customs Office has taken further measures and is continuing to investigate this case. The competent immigration authority has stated that they will take additional steps to prevent such incidents in the future. The employers and workers involved are now awaiting the outcome of the criminal proceedings.
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