The number of fines given by factory inspectorates for the employment of foreign clandestine workers has doubled in 2005, according to the ministry for Labour and Social affairs. (Ref. 06509)
All in all, 2200 fines were paid in 2005 by employers, for a total amount of 13 million Euros. Since 1 January 2005, fines encountered by companies have increased, from 900 Euros to 8000 Euros per clandestine worker. The number of factory inspectors has increased, from 130 in 2004 to 170 last year, and the frequency of checks has increased by 25%, in accordance with the vigilance policy undertaken by the government after the decision to open borders to all new EU workers. 4650 workers were disc
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