BERLIN / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The Federal Council has decided to extend subcontractor liability in the parcel industry in order to combat undeclared work and illegal employment. These regulations, which were originally temporary, will now be permanently anchored in law. Parcel service providers are liable if their subcontractors violate labor and social laws. This is intended to improve the selection of subcontractors and rid the industry of black sheep.
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The Federal Council’s decision to permanently anchor subcontractor liability in the parcel industry marks a significant step in the fight against undeclared work and illegal employment. These regulations, which were originally only valid for a limited period of time, are now intended to permanently ensure that parcel service providers can be held responsible for the practices of their subcontractors. This particularly applies to cases in which subcontractors employ their employees illegally or do not pay social security contributions properly.
Subcontractor liability is a tool that aims to strengthen the responsibility of main contractors. The threat of liability is intended to encourage parcel service providers to select their subcontractors more carefully and to ensure that they comply with legal regulations. This is particularly important in an industry where subcontracting chains are widespread and control by the relevant authorities is often difficult.
In recent years, financial control has repeatedly identified illegal employment violations in the parcel industry. Parcel couriers often travel in vehicles without a company logo, which makes it difficult to check their employment conditions. The new regulations are intended to help curb such practices and improve worker protection. This is particularly important given the current economic challenges facing the parcel industry in Germany.
In addition to the regulations on subcontractor liability, national legal bases were also created for the implementation of an EU machinery regulation. This regulation aims to ensure safety and health protection in the design and construction of machinery. The combination of these measures shows the government’s commitment to improving both working conditions in the parcel industry and safety in the engineering industry.
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