Illegal employment, wage and social dumping and cash register manipulation. Numerous violations were discovered during key inspections in hotels, restaurants and ski schools in Styria and Carinthia. Approximately 75,000 euros in tax debts were collected.
In February and March, 76 financial police officers checked 216 companies in the ski areas of Turracherhöhe, Katschberg, Klippitztörl in Carinthia and Reiteralm, as well as Lachtal in Styria, during four major operations. Nearly every second company was found to be non-compliant. There were approximately 103 complaints about illegal employment, ten criminal complaints about illegal employment of foreigners and another two about fraud in connection with receiving unemployment benefits.
In 42 cases there was a violation of the Working Hours Act and twelve cases were reported under the Wage and Social Dumping Act. In another 42 cases, the financial police filed a report with the financial investigation because there were serious violations of the cash register obligation. Some companies had their cash register systems rigged, while others didn’t even have a cash register. In addition, a total of 74,936 euros in tax debts were collected. All affected companies must now expect high fines. A total of 211 reports have been submitted.
“The financial police fight vigorously against illegal employment, tax fraud and tax evasion. Regular focus checks such as these are crucial to ensure fair competitive conditions, protect employees and ensure compliance with legal provisions,” emphasizes Finance Minister Magnus Brunner (ÖVP).
Source: Krone
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