Salerno – A weekend of widespread checks at public establishments in Salerno concluded with six businesses suspended and fines totaling nearly €200. The operation by the Territorial Labor Inspectorate revealed an alarming situation: out of 55 workers inspected, 22 were employed illegally, without any regularization.
Undeclared work in six out of six businesses
The numbers speak for themselves. In the first establishment inspected, 2 out of 7 workers were found to be undocumented. In the second, 10 out of 14. In the third, 6 out of 25. In the fourth and fifth, 1 out of 3 and 1 out of 4, respectively. Finally, in the sixth establishment, both employees were working illegally.
All six businesses were immediately suspended, with the application of the hefty fine for undeclared work. The fines for contributory irregularities amount to over €120.
Non-existent security: Outdated DVRs and poor training
But the violations don't stop with undeclared work. Inspectors have charged the owners with a series of serious workplace health and safety violations: failure to update the Risk Assessment Document (DVR), lack of fire prevention equipment appropriate to the risk class of the premises, and a Fire Prevention Plan that isn't updated to reflect actual work phases.
Furthermore, several workers were found to lack the mandatory training and health surveillance required to work. One of the businesses also discovered video surveillance systems had been installed without the required authorization, a violation that raises questions about employee privacy.
Fines for security violations amount to 70 euros, bringing the total amount of the operation to approximately 190 euros.
Crackdown on public establishments
The inspection is part of a broader strategy to combat undeclared work and safety violations, sectors in which public establishments—bars, restaurants, and pizzerias—have always been a critical point. Inspectors from the Salerno ITL (Italian Labor Office) chose the weekend specifically to monitor these establishments during peak activity.
The owners of the six suspended businesses will now have to correct the irregularities and pay the fines before reopening. The suspension order can only be lifted after verifying that all workers are in compliance and complying with safety regulations.
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This article about illegal work in Salerno is a bit worrying. Many establishments don't comply with safety regulations, and even the workers are lacking training. More controls are needed.