Comments and answers to some of the questions

Peer Review on “Tackling undeclared work: developing an effective

system for inspection and prevention”

Prepared by Dr. Wadim Strielkowski

in consortium with GHK Consulting Ltd and CERGE-EI

Prague (Czech Republic), 4-5 October 2012

Possible persecution for the physical entity

Mode of violation Maximum fine

Violation of the non-discrimination principle, or failure to ensure the equal treatment in accordance with the applicable law(s)

1 000 000 CZK

Mediation of irregular or illegal employment 2 000 000 CZK

Engagement in irregular or illegal work 100 000 CZK (prior to 31. 12. 2011 10 000 CZK)

Enabling to perform illegal employment (in accordance with paragraph 5 letter e) point 1or 2)

5 000 000 CZK

Failure to notify the authorities (in accordance with paragraph 87 Law of Employment (Employment of foreigners))

100 000 CZK

Enabling to engage in illegal work (in accordance with paragraph 5 letter e) point 3)

5 000 000 CZK

Possible persecution for the legal entity

Mode of violation Maximum fine

Violation of the non-discrimination principle, or failure to ensure the equal treatment in accordance with the applicable law(s)

1 000 000 CZK

Mediation of irregular or illegal employment or any other method of violation of applicable law(s) or good manners when mediating employment

2 000 000 CZK

Enabling to conduct illegal work (according to paragraph 5 letter e) point 1 or 2)

10 000 000 Kč (prior to 31. 12. 2011 max/ 5 000 000 CZK)

Failure to notify the authorities (in accordance with this law) or to keep proper records

100 000 CZK

Enabling to conduct illegal work (in accordance with paragraph 5 letter e) point 3)

10 000 000 CZK (at least 250 000 CZK (prior to 31. 12. 2011 max. 5 000 000 CZK without any min.margin))

Can employers defend themselves from labour inspections?

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Source: http://aktualne.centrum.cz/ekonomika/prace/clanek.phtml?id=744511

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Czech POINT• Project name: e-government in settlements – Czech POINT

• Operational Programme: Integrated OP

• Priority axis: 2 – Introducing ICT in local governance

• Leading organization: Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic

• Supported entities: cities and towns

• The total budget: 451 696 226 CZK (about 18 048 245 EUR)

• Support from the EU: 383 941 792  CZK (15 342 830 EUR)

• Project duration: 2007 – 2009

• Number of supported projects: 5 318

The role of Czech POINT in tackling irregular employment:

• A job seeker arrives on the given date to the Czech POINT counter and presents an invitation alongside with the identification documents (identity card, passport)

• Czech POINT operator verifies the identity and make a record of the appearance

• A job seeker may be asked to provide sick notes (for example, due to the absence at the previous meeting or coming in other than scheduled time) or provide an excuse for missing the appointment

• Any job seeker may be summoned to the Czech POINT counter up to 12 times a month

Thank you very much for your attention!

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