Germany's Customs Raid Nets 8 Cases of Minimum Wage Violations
Customs authorities across Germany, led by the Main Customs Office Landshut, have conducted a nationwide inspection focusing on minimum wage compliance. The operation, involving nearly 3,000 customs employees, targeted sectors with customer contact, such as catering, accommodation, and car services. The inspection resulted in eight administrative offense proceedings for minimum wage law violations.
The inspection, carried out on September 19, 2025, involved 46 customs employees from the Main Customs Office Landshut. They interviewed nearly 100 employees and conducted 20 business records inspections. The Hauptzollamt Landshut specifically targeted the hotel and gastronomy sectors, conducting extensive checks on employees and company documents nationwide. Further inspections and detailed follow-up audits of 62 cases are planned following these initial checks.
Manipulations detected included misclassifying employees as trainees or self-employed, and incorrect or incomplete hour recording. The inspection focused on risk-prone sectors with customer contact, aiming to reduce undeclared work and detect offenses. Customs information days will be held on April 26, 2025, in Altdorf, and May 10, 2025, in Passau, to educate the public on minimum wage laws and compliance.
The general statutory minimum wage in Germany is 12.82 euros gross per hour, with special branch minimum wages in certain industries. The recent inspection by customs authorities highlights the importance of compliance with minimum wage laws. Further inspections and follow-up investigations are planned to ensure employers adhere to these regulations.
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