Criminal labor law2025-05-16T09:17:14+02:00

Competent advice and defence in Criminal Labor Law

Criminal employment law as part of Commercial Criminal Law is complex and confusing, which poses major challenges for companies and employers in general. It covers all criminal acts related to work and the working environment, whether committed by employers, employees or other parties involved in the work process.

The issues range from working time fraud and withholding and embezzlement of social security contributions to illegal employment, bogus self-employment and breaches of health and safety regulations. In view of the wide range of legal regulations affecting both Employment Law and Criminal Law, it is crucial to seek legal advice at an early stage in order to avoid serious criminal consequences.

Specialists in Criminal Labor Law

As a law firm specializing in White-Collar Criminal Law, we offer comprehensive advice and defense in all areas of Criminal Employment Law.

The most common criminal offenses under Criminal Labor Law include:

Social security fraud (§ 266a StGB)2025-05-12T10:58:48+02:00

Social security fraud, i.e. the withholding and embezzlement of social security contributions, is the most common offense in criminal employment law. This often goes hand in hand with allegations of illegal employment, bogus self-employment/black market work and tax evasion.

Working time fraud (§ 263 StGB)2025-05-12T10:56:51+02:00

Accusations of working time fraud are also made if an employee claims to have worked hours that they have not actually worked or if the employer overstates the working hours of employees in order to be able to invoice higher amounts, for example.

Violation of occupational health and safety regulations (§ 25 ArbSchG)2025-05-12T10:55:49+02:00

If employers fail to fulfill their duty to ensure the health and safety of their employees in the workplace, they may be accused of violating occupational health and safety regulations.

Protection from work-related consequences

  • The criminal consequences of violations of Criminal Employment Law are serious for both employers and employees. Not only can they lead to criminal or regulatory sanctions and confiscation, but they can also have considerable professional and reputational consequences.
  • In Criminal Investigation Proceedings in the area of Criminal Employment Law, it is crucial to seek professional legal assistance at an early stage.
  • Employers and employees should also take preventative action to avoid criminal consequences by ensuring proper documentation, implementing and monitoring internal controls and providing the necessary training.

Labor Law Security for companies and employees.

Criminal employment law poses considerable legal challenges for employers and employees. Violations in the working environment can lead to serious consequences under Criminal Law, causing not only financial, but also professional and reputational damage. Timely advice from a specialized law firm in the field of Criminal Employment Law is therefore essential.

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Our law firm offers you sound support and advice if you are confronted with criminal allegations in employment law. Contact us to protect your legal interests in the best possible way.

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