Customs controlled construction industry: raid against undeclared work in Heilbronn!

Bundesweite Razzia des Zolls in Tauberbischofsheim zur Bekämpfung von Schwarzarbeit auf Baustellen am 17.06.2025.
Nationwide raid of the customs in Tauberbischofsheim to combat undeclared work on construction sites on June 17, 2025. (Symbolbild/MBW)

Customs controlled construction industry: raid against undeclared work in Heilbronn!

Tauberbischofsheim, Deutschland - On Monday, the financial control of the customs work of the customs (FKS) carried out a comprehensive examination in the construction industry, which is of great interest nationwide. This measure aims to check compliance with social security obligation and the proper employment of workers. In Heilbronn, Tauberbischofsheim, Ludwigsburg, and other cities, 38 emergency services from the main customs office controlled a total of 20 large construction sites and 38 companies as well as four individual self -employed. Customs relies on a clear sign against illegal employment and undeclared work, which pose a clear problem in the construction industry. So the ad-hoc-news in the past few days.

Special attention was paid to the check whether all workers are properly registered for social security and whether they have the required work permits. In addition to the review of identity documents, compliance with industry-specific minimum wages, which apply to roofing, electrical and scaffolding maker trade, was also considered. In other areas, the statutory minimum wage of 12.82 euros gross per hour.

nationwide raid

The raid of the customs is part of a nationwide campaign in which around 2,800 customs officers are in use of all main customs offices. These extensive exams take place not only in Baden-Württemberg, but also in metropolises such as Cologne, Berlin and Munich. Customs examines whether workers receive less than the minimum wage on the construction sites, whether foreign workers are legally employed and which social benefits may be illegally obtained. For example, it was found on a construction site in Bornheim near Cologne that five men were illegally employed and from Belarus and Kosovo. These people will soon be responsible for illegal stay or employment. The situation shows how challenging the fighting of undeclared work in the construction industry for customs is, such as the summarized.

first results and measures

The previous results of these exams are remarkable: 35 facts have been found, and in ten cases business documents have been initiated. So far, seven criminal proceedings and 14 administrative offenses have been started. Financial control undeclared work will continuously continue your work and keep concentrating on the construction industry in order to comply with the strict legal framework and promote fair competition. With its risk -oriented approach, which takes place both randomly and completely, customs hopes to process the grievances in this important industry.

In summary, it turns out that customs want to protect both workers' rights and the draft law to combat undeclared work. This is not only a challenge for the authorities, but also a basic pillar for a fair and transparent world of work. The
Spiegel also reported how important such actions for the future of the labor market are.

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