38% of Serbian income “off books”

In Serbia, 38 percent of working income is paid off the books, according to Council of Europe statistics.

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Friday, 21.09.2007.

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In Serbia, 38 percent of working income is paid off the books, according to Council of Europe statistics. Work and Social Protection Ministry Secretary Snezana Lakicevic-Stojacic held a roundtable meeting with Work Inspection officials in Pozarevac yesterday. 38% of Serbian income “off books” During September, inspections were performed on more than 400 employers, and 55 investigations into workplaces presumed to be paying off the books have begun. One of the biggest problems is worplace safety. “Even if the legal deadline for inspection of workplace risks has ended, only one percent of employers in Serbia have submitted their results to the state, and this is a very important job." "We must insist on greater work safety and protection. We will organize activities to force employers to evaluate risks and danger at the workplace,“ Snezana Lakicevic-Stojacic said. She said that charges had been successfully brought against employers in 12.5 percent of cases. “Our ministry contacted the Justice Ministry, in order for that percentage to increase and for judges to process cases at a faster rate,” Snezana Lakicevic-Stojacic said, adding that the budget would be better spent that way, while those found liable would have to pay the legally prescribed fine.

38% of Serbian income “off books”

During September, inspections were performed on more than 400 employers, and 55 investigations into workplaces presumed to be paying off the books have begun. One of the biggest problems is worplace safety.

“Even if the legal deadline for inspection of workplace risks has ended, only one percent of employers in Serbia have submitted their results to the state, and this is a very important job."

"We must insist on greater work safety and protection. We will organize activities to force employers to evaluate risks and danger at the workplace,“ Snežana Lakićević-Stojačić said.

She said that charges had been successfully brought against employers in 12.5 percent of cases.

“Our ministry contacted the Justice Ministry, in order for that percentage to increase and for judges to process cases at a faster rate,” Snežana Lakićević-Stojačić said, adding that the budget would be better spent that way, while those found liable would have to pay the legally prescribed fine.

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