EU's Massive Inspection Nets 11 Criminal Cases Over Minimum Wage Violations
On October 17, 2024, a massive inspection operation targeting minimum wage compliance took place across the European Union. The European Labour Authority (ELA) coordinated the event, with 88 officials from the Financial Control Schwarzarbeit (FKS) of the Main Customs Office Frankfurt (Oder) participating locally.
The operation resulted in 11 criminal proceedings initiated on-site. These included 7 cases of residence without a residence title and 3 suspected violations of the Minimum Wage Act. A total of 249 employees were questioned about their employment relationships and remuneration during the inspections. Additionally, 7 business records inspections were carried out at employers.
The inspections were part of one of the largest cross-border inspection actions in the EU. Further evaluations and follow-up investigations will focus on payroll and financial accounting to ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations.
The successful coordination of the inspection operation by the ELA demonstrates the EU's commitment to protecting workers' rights and enforcing minimum wage laws. The follow-up investigations will help ensure that employers adhere to these crucial labour standards.
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