Very often it happens that a large part of the working foreigners do not know how to protect their interests, to which institution to turn in case of violation by an employer or intermediary.
A great and main advantage is when you work officially and your rights can be legally protected as well as get help.
Now we will talk about how to properly file a complaint with the Labor Inspectorate, who it is necessary to contact in case of violation of your rights and freedoms and how to increase your chances of success on your problem.
Here are some of the examples where you can file a complaint.
§ Late payment of wages
§ Use of violence, mental or physical
§ Unsatisfactory working conditions
§ Apparent or direct conflict with the employer
§ Any violation of the employment contract or related to human rights
The complaint can also be made anonymously, the deadline for consideration is 30 days and can be appealed by both the applicant and the employer.
How to contact the Labour Inspectorate
It is necessary to know that upon filing a complaint, an identity card and a contract proving employment relations with the employer are provided. Depending on which country of the European Union you are in, you can file a complaint both in person and by registered mail or by e-mail.
The language used for this purpose is either the local language of the country or English at the choice of the applicant.
The application shall be made in free form, but in chronological order as in the indication:
§ Name, surname and surname
§ Address of residence
§ Place of work and position
§ Reason for carrying out the inspection
§ Date and signature
To the application you can supplement with photos or video material confirming violations that would play a key role in the course of the employer’s inspection.
What violations can you specify in the application
§ Late payment of wages
§ Violations of security rules
§ Forcing to perform overtime
§ Non-payment of wages
§ Psychological or sexual harassment
§ Refusal to provide leave, hospital or emergency medical care
§ Psychological or physical violence
When submitting an electronic application, you should carefully fill in the form, specifying your personal data, place of work and position, the reason for submitting the complaint and additional photos, videos or whatever you have.
When submitting an Anonymous Declaration, in order not to come into direct conflict with the employer, you should know that even in this case you must indicate your name otherwise your application will not be considered. You should also indicate why you file your complaint anonymously. Your data will not be communicated to the employer and will not be present in the subsequent documentation. The applicant will be notified of the results of the verification through a convenient feedback method, most often using e-mail.
Chronology of actions
Knowing how to properly file a complaint with the Labour Inspectorate will be useful for any of you who wants to find a job in Europe. In case of violation of your rights, you already know the basic steps, how to contact the specialized bodies.
In case of wrongful dismissal
If you believe that you have been forcibly or illegally fired, you can also apply to the Labour Inspectorate, but no later than 30 days after the date of the event. If the check reveals that you have been illegally fired, you will be reinstated and entitled to compensation.
It is important to remember that no one has the right to violate in any way your rights, as well as to use physical, psychological or sexual violence, as well as to withdraw your documents or not provide the necessary documents.