Construction Sites in Dresden: Unethical Financial Management and Exploitation of Workers in Black Labor Sector

The Financial Control Schwarzarbeit of the Main Customs Office Dresden carried out extensive inspections in the construction industry on June 16, 2025. A total of 100 customs officers were involved in these inspections, focusing on eight construction sites in Dresden, Leipzig, East, and North Saxony.

Heike Wilsdorf, press spokesperson for the Main Customs Office Dresden, stated that the inspections were aimed at ensuring minimum wage regulations, social security obligations, and proper employment of foreigners are met. More than 260 employees from 60 companies were encountered and questioned about their employment relationships, and 65 cases were identified that require further investigation.

The construction industry is particularly affected by black work and illegal employment, with complex company structures, evasion methods, and concealment requiring a risk-oriented approach and meticulous investigation. All employers, regardless of their registered office, are obligated to pay the minimum wage if they employ workers in Germany.

For further inquiries regarding the inspections, you can contact the Main Customs Office Dresden at [email protected] or by phone at 0351-4644-1044. The official website of the Main Customs Office Dresden is www.zoll.de.

It's important to note that the head of the Financial Control of Undeclared Work (Finanzkontrolle Schwarzarbeit) at the Main Customs Office (Hauptzollamt) in Dresden is not directly named in the available search results.

The inspections focused on ensuring that employers are complying with their legal obligations, including withholding social security contributions and employing foreigners legally. Violations of these regulations can lead to severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

The Main Customs Office Dresden encourages anyone with information about suspected violations in the construction industry to come forward and report it. By working together, we can help ensure a fair and safe working environment for all.