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Learn about the delicate balance between prevention and sanctions for dealing with undeclared work. Explore the controversies and limitations of imposing penalties on employers using undeclared workers, along with the significance of preventive measures like awareness campaigns and legalization programs. Discover how labor inspectors can effectively prevent undeclared work.
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Actions to address undeclared work: Balance between prevention and sanctions Carmen Bueno ILO SRO Budapest National Workshop on Labour Inspection and UndeclaredWork Budapest, 29-30 October 2009
INTRODUCTION ILO Conventions establish a balanced approach between law enforcement and prevention On undeclared work, this balance is quite more delicate
SANCTIONS The imposition of penalties against employers who use undeclared workers is always controversial and the effectiveness of the sanctions is limited
SANCTIONS European Directive 2009/52 of 19 of June for minimum standards on sanctions and measures against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals
PREVENTIVE MEASURES • Awareness raising campaigns, information brochures, partnership agreements, other incentives • Legalization programs
PREVENTIVE MEASURES BUT HOW INSPECTORS CAN PREVENT UNDECLARED WORK?