Painting business owner in Ortenau convicted of illegal work!

Painting business owner in Ortenau convicted of illegal work!

There is trouble in Ortenau: A 72-year-old master painter was convicted by the Lahr district court for serious violations of labor law. Loud Newsflash24 He must pay a fine of 10,500 euros and also bear the procedural costs and expenses. This does not come as a surprise to many, as the financial control of undeclared work from the Lörrach main customs office carried out a thorough investigation between October 2021 and August 2023 and uncovered serious irregularities.

At the center of the scandal are three workers who were registered as part-time workers when in reality they were working many more hours. The wages were paid in cash in an extremely questionable manner, which is not only illegal, but also led to an enormous financial loss for the social security funds. In total, around 48,000 euros in social security contributions were withheld in 21 cases, which puts the entrepreneur directly in the firing line. The penalty order against him is now legally binding, reports the press portal.

An insight into the investigation

The investigative actions that ultimately led to the conviction took place as part of an intensive control by the tax authorities. The employees from the Lörrach main customs office not only took a close look at the working conditions in the painting company, but also the entire wage structure. The result is a clear violation of existing laws and the rights of employees.

The fact that the master painter registered his employees as part-time workers, even though they worked long-term beyond the legally permitted number of hours, is unacceptable. The authority makes it clear that such machinations endanger the entire social security system and further stimulate work on black markets.

The consequences for the painting business

The conviction has far-reaching consequences for the painting business. The fine will certainly impose a heavy financial burden, and the additional responsibility for the legal costs could jeopardize the future of the company. It will be exciting to see what measures the entrepreneur takes now to get out of this mess.

Regardless of these incidents, the question remains: How long can such behavior continue in the construction industry? The current events in Ortenau could lead to a rethink and initiate new initiatives to combat undeclared work. A clear message to all entrepreneurs who violate the legal framework is more than necessary - because ultimately it is about fairness and safety for employees.

In order to distance ourselves from the abundance of undeclared work and black sheep, the entire economic and labor sector is required. This ensures clarity and fairness; after all, it is essential that everyone adheres to the rules in order to ensure good cooperation in the industry.