Multidisciplinary controls to check businesses for compliance with laws

February 02, 2015 8:34 AM
PHILIPSBURG--The Immigration and Border Protection Service has announced via a press release that the Multidisciplinary Control Team has developed plans to intensify controls at places of business.
 
The Multidisciplinary Control Team consists of members of the Inspection and Control departments of Government such as Immigration and Border Protection Services, Labour and Health Inspectorate, SZV department Control and Levies, Inspectorate of VROMI, Economic Control Department and the Fire Department.
 
Given the multidisciplinary nature of the controls, various issues will be examined such as adhering to the labour regulations, illegal employees, work safety measures, fire safety measures, adherence to the building code, adherence to the social and health insurance regulations, and business and operational licence regulations.
 
The Multidisciplinary Control Team will also gear their controls toward identifying cases of human trafficking.
 
A team of 10 to 35 officers, depending on the size of the case, will be in charge of carrying out these inspections at various times.
 
Businesses and employers will be fined in case of violations. Fines may add up to NAf. 20,000 or to an amount equalling any outstanding premiums. This amount is to be paid within a certain period of time and if the business fails to pay its fines, it will be prosecuted and face foreclosure.
 
Illegal employees will be taken into custody, followed by regular legal procedures and necessary measures to ensure swift repatriation.
 
The Control and Inspection departments are urging people to carry the necessary papers and valid identification at all times, in order to facilitate these controls and inspections. Businesses should ensure that all of their necessary paperwork is also in order.
 
The Daily Herald

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