During 227 inspections carried out in March, the Inspection Service of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance identified a total of 12 undeclared employees. As a result, 10 fines were issued, amounting to €28,500.
Specifically, 104 inspections were conducted in cleaning and security companies, covering 189 employees. Of these, 112 were Greek Cypriots, 46 were EU nationals and 31 were third‑country nationals.
A total of eight undeclared employees were identified in this sector, with six fines issued amounting to €18,500.
In addition, 123 inspections were carried out in offices and services, involving 120 employers and three self‑employed individuals. The total number of employees checked was 578, including 239 men and 339 women. Of these, 338 were Greek Cypriots, 103 EU nationals and 137 third‑country nationals.
In this category, four undeclared employees were identified and four fines were issued amounting to €10,000.
According to the Ministry, the aim of the campaign was to raise awareness among those employed in these sectors about the consequences of undeclared work and non‑compliance with labour legislation.
Under the relevant legislation, a fine of €1,000 is imposed for each undeclared employee for the month in which the violation is identified, increasing by €500 for each month, up to six months.
In cases of repeat offences within two years, the fine increases to €2,000, and €3,000 for a third and subsequent offences, unless the employer proves a shorter period of violation. If the violation is found to have lasted longer, the fine is multiplied by the actual number of months.
It is also recalled that anonymous and named complaints regarding undeclared work or breaches of employment conditions can be submitted via the nationwide hotline 77778577.
Source: CNA
