Minimum wage controls in Saxony-Anhalt: Where is the customs?

Von Kl Redaktion

In recent years, the discussion about the minimum wage in Germany has gained importance, especially in the farms of Saxony-Anhalt. The lack of checks by customs raises questions as to whether the weakest of society is adequately protected.

The problem of minimum wage controls

It is alarming that customs rarely checked compliance with the minimum wage in agriculture. Four violations were found in only nine checks. This suggests that there is not sufficient pressure in the industry to comply with the legal requirements. If such checks are so rare, those employers who withheld their employees can act with impunity.

reactions of the participants

The farmers' association has made the claim that conscious violations of the minimum wage are unlikely. In times of shortage of labor, according to the argument, the employees could easily find better working conditions. But this view seems to ignore reality: Many employees do not have the necessary self -confidence to request their rights or change the employer.

The meaning of controls

The authorities should not neglect the control of the different industry. A one -sided focus on the construction industry and gastronomy could lead to other industries in which violations are also to be expected. Comprehensive surveillance is necessary to persuade all employers to comply with the laws.

protection of the weakest

The weakest groups on the labor market are particularly at risk, which may not be able to enforce their claims. These people, who often live in precarious employment relationships, must be protected by the authorities to ensure that they receive the minimum wage that they are entitled to. It is of crucial importance that the state becomes active and ensures compliance with minimum standards.

FAZIT

The discrepancy between the rare controls and the discovered violations indicates a systematic deficiency that must not be ignored. Customs and the Federal Ministry of Finance are invited to expand the controls and ensure that all employees enjoy the protection they deserve. Otherwise, the violation of the rights of employees will continue to remain an unsolved problem in the German economy.

- Nag