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Electronic payment could stop illegal labour

National Social Security Institute
Photo: BGNES

1/3 of workers and 40% of employers tend to work illegally, evading taxes and social security contributions, according to a representative study by the General Labour Inspectorate conducted as part of the European Campaign for declared work.

The main motive for working in the light economy is the possibility for workers to receive substitute income from benefits and pensions, and for businesses - to avoid sanctions. In richer regions, the attitude to work illegally is stronger. 
For 1/4 of the self-employed people, undeclared work is a way to survive. 
According to the National Social Security Institute, the problem needs to be addressed through legislative changes, with payments being made entirely by bank transfers.



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