Minimum Wage Audit in Brandenburg Finds 34 Cases of Non-Compliance
Last Thursday, the Main Customs Office Potsdam conducted a special audit in Brandenburg, focusing on minimum wage compliance. The audit, a collaborative effort with various local and federal authorities, inspected numerous businesses across the region.
The inspection, led by Dr. Tim Bretschneider, head of the Hauptzollstelle Potsdam, targeted various industries including catering, accommodation, beverage retail, kiosks, agriculture, laundries, and cleaning companies in the northwest of Brandenburg. Barbershops were also predominantly inspected in districts like Potsdam-Mittelmark, Dahme-Spreewald, and Brandenburg an der Havel.
The audit, involving 56 employees of the Financial Control Schwarzarbeit and 12 employees of cooperation authorities, inspected 115 persons and conducted two business records inspections. It revealed indications for further measures in 34 cases, including non-payment of minimum wage, suspected contribution evasion, benefit fraud, and illegal employment of foreigners.
Germany's general statutory minimum wage, currently 12.41 euros gross per hour, will increase to 12.82 euros gross per hour from January 1, 2025. Special branch minimum wages apply in several industries, with current rates available on www.zoll.de.
The minimum wage special audit in Brandenburg highlights the importance of compliance with labor laws. The findings will guide further measures to ensure fair wages and prevent exploitation. The collaboration between the Main Customs Office Potsdam and other authorities demonstrates a commitment to upholding these standards.
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