Construction Fraud in Berlin: Unpaid Overtime and Migrant Workers Without Passports
Construction workers in Germany have raised concerns about fraud and unpaid labor. A recent inspection at a construction site in Moabit, Berlin, revealed several irregularities, including unrecorded overtime and migrant workers without German passports.
The site in question is the former women's prison on Lehrter Straße, now a bustling construction zone. BIM Berliner Immobilienmanagement GmbH, the property owner, has been proactive in ensuring regular inspections and information visits to maintain good working conditions.
On Tuesday morning, the Berlin Migration and Fair Work Consultation Center (Bema) coordinated a site inspection. They found two migrant workers without German passports engaged in roof insulation work. Both were working more hours than agreed in their contracts, with one in five of these hours unpaid. This is a violation of the Working Hours Act, which stipulates an average daily working time of no more than eight hours over six months.
Bema consultants, who speak multiple languages, are dedicated to assisting migrants with labor law issues. They aim to raise awareness about the importance of recording working hours, especially on the International Day for Decent Work (October 7). Once completed, the building will house artist studios.
The construction site in Moabit has highlighted issues of unrecorded overtime and migrant labor law violations. Bema's intervention has brought these concerns to light, and the property owner has been cooperative in maintaining fair working conditions. As the building nears completion, plans for artist studios remain unchanged.
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