Customs Raid in Hotel Industry Finds Wage, Social Security and Immigration Abuses
The Customs Service, focusing on the hotel and catering industry, conducted a nationwide inspection on September 19, 2025, to combat black work and ensure compliance with the Minimum Wage Act (MiLoG). The operation involved 63 customs officers and encountered 250 employees.
The inspections, led by the Main Customs Office Bielefeld and its FKS locations in Bielefeld, Hamm, Herford, and Paderborn, aimed to verify adherence to the legal minimum wage, social security obligations, and detect improper receipt of social benefits and illegal employment. On-site, twelve administrative offense proceedings and four criminal proceedings were initiated.
Following the inspections, extensive follow-up inspections will be conducted to compare employee data with wage and financial records and examine business documents. Preliminary results revealed irregularities in 99 cases, including 79 instances of minimum wage violations, seven cases of suspected social security contribution evasion, and three cases of illegal employment of foreigners. The general minimum wage, effective since January 1, 2025, is 12.82 euros per hour.
The Customs Service's focus inspection in the hotel and catering industry uncovered significant irregularities, highlighting the need for continued vigilance in enforcing minimum wage laws and social security obligations. Further investigations are ongoing to address the 99 cases of non-compliance.
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