Cloppenburg managing director convicted of illegal employment!

Cloppenburg managing director convicted of illegal employment!

A sensational case from Cloppenburg: The managing director of a forwarding company was sentenced to a fine of an incredible 8,500 euros by the Osnabrück district court for negligent employment for foreign employees without a valid residence permit! This judgment is no coincidence - it is final and represents a clear signal in the fight against illegal employment.

But how did this scandal come about? The review of a Lithuanian transport company revealed that six employees were awarded to the Cloppenburg company between December 2021 and May 2022 without the necessary permits. The investigation was initiated by the employment agency and then forwarded to the financial control of the undeclared work of the main customs office in Osnabrück. The facts are undeniable: the managing director could clearly demonstrate that despite rejected applications of his employees, he continued to employ them as drivers - and with full knowledge of the illegal contracts!

Illegal employment despite rejected applications

The dubious machinations do not end here! The managing director had tried to maintain a residence permit, but the efforts were ineffective. Despite the rejection, he used his Lithuanian employees without valid work permits. A clear case of disregard for the laws, which not only puts the integrity of the company, but also the rights of employees at stake. The financial consequences are violent and the clarification of this matter sends a strong sign to all companies: illegal employment has its price!