Unveiled payments distributed to 16 employees at Furth-based security firms reveal a vast wage disparity scandal in the industry, as exposed by customs authorities.

In a significant development, the Regensburg Customs Office has discovered a security company in southern Bavaria engaged in wage splitting practices from 2016 to 2021. This illegal activity involved systematically separating payroll sums for several employees, a violation of legal regulations regarding employment and social security contributions.

The Regensburg Local Court imposed a fine of 2,400 euros on the defendant who admitted guilt, avoiding an extensive presentation of evidence. This case serves as a warning to other companies engaging in similar practices, emphasising the importance of adhering to employment and social security regulations to ensure fair compensation for employees.

One instance involved an employee's overtime pay being distributed among 16 different colleagues between 2018 and 2019. In another case, an employee received her salary from four different people in one month, indicating intentional evasion of legal regulations. This practice harms the social welfare system and fair competition, according to Lead Government Director Matschke.

Wage splitting, as practiced by the security company, allowed them to stay below the 450-euro limit for employment. However, the Regensburg Customs Office did not disclose whether the security company's actions had any impact on its tax obligations or any penalties related to tax evasion.

The investigation and subsequent charges led to the Regensburg Public Prosecutor's Office filing charges against the employee for aiding and abetting the evasion of wages. The Regensburg Customs Office did not provide information on whether the security company's practices are common in the industry or whether similar cases have been encountered.

The Regensburg Customs Office did not disclose whether the security company has taken steps to rectify its past practices or compensate affected employees. Lead Government Director Matschke stated that wage splitting is not a minor offense and should not be taken lightly.

For further questions, the Regensburg Customs Office can be contacted at Nadine Striegel, phone: 0941 2086-1503, email: [email protected], and website: www.zoll.de. This case underscores the need for companies to prioritise fair employment practices and uphold the integrity of the social welfare system.

Unveiled payments distributed to 16 employees at Furth-based security firms reveal a vast wage disparity scandal in the industry, as exposed by customs authorities.