Undeclared work: More rights for state authorities

State authorities are to be given more powers in the fight against undeclared work - such as access to a central information system.

This article is part of the special topic Offensive against illegal work

The fight against undeclared work and illegal employment is to be intensified. The federal government is planning a new law to this end. At the request of the Federal Council, State authorities will also have similarly expanded powers in the future. received like those based at customs Financial Control of Undeclared Work (FKS)For example, they would also like to Access to a central information system to have.

A corresponding Amendment proposed by the coalition parties on the Federal Government's draft for a Law on the modernization and digitalization of the fight against undeclared work has the Finance Committee It was approved by a majority vote of the CDU/CSU, SPD, and Alliance 90/The Greens. The Left Party abstained, and the AfD voted against it.  

The law is intended, among other things, to provide the legal basis for the Use of digital and data-driven testing and investigation methods This would create more opportunities for the FKS (Financial Control Unit) to exchange information more effectively with the police, customs, and tax investigation authorities. This would allow suspicious businesses to be identified more quickly by the investigating authorities. 

Furthermore, it is planned that Hair salons and beauty salons These are among the key sectors in the fight against undeclared work. Forestry and meat processing industry They are to be removed from the industry directory.

The FKS should also be better integrated into the police information network She will be involved. She will also receive her own powers in the independent conduct of investigations.

The measures are to be implemented by 2029, benefiting the federal government, the states and the social security institutions. Additional revenue of 858,4 million euros bring in

Source: German Bundestag, hib

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