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Minimum wage infringements are discovered in nearly one-quarter of all inspections conducted.

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Minimum wage infringements are discovered in nearly one-quarter of all inspections conducted.

Last year, customs performed fewer inspections to ensure employers were adhering to minimum wage regulations, leading to a significant decrease in checks. Despite this reduction, the number of potential violations remained high. Left-wing politician Victor Perli criticized this situation, noting that one out of every four inspections led to a proceeding for minimum wage fraud, signaling an increase in cases even with fewer checks.

According to statistics from the Federal Ministry of Finance, there were 25,274 employer inspections in 202_[redacted]_, a 41% decrease from the previous year. The number of proceedings initiated due to possible violations dropped by only 15% to 6,159. Perli contended that the situation was worsening, as the hit rate had increased despite fewer checks.

"This is a disgrace," Perli stated. He advocated for stricter laws, increased control density, and the introduction of a legally regulated electronic working time recording to address the issue.

The hotel and catering industry, followed by freight, transport, and logistics, as well as construction, reported the most minimum wage rule violations. The statutory minimum wage was increased at the beginning of the year to 12.84 euros per hour, and left-wing parties argued for further increases.

The German Minimum Wage Act mandates that employers pay their employees at least the minimum wage. Non-compliance can result in financial penalties, loss of benefits, and even criminal charges. However, sources did not provide specific information on changes in the number of minimum wage checks or violations at customs in Germany. For detailed insights, you may need to consult reports or data from German customs authorities or labor inspection bodies.

The decrease in custom inspections for minimum wage regulations led to a persistent high number of potential violations in the economy. Perli argued that the situation was worsening, as the hit rate for minimum wage fraud increased despite fewer checks.

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