The area of simple domestic work is often used to save money by not registering labour. However, undeclared work not only harms the state and the region, but also both employees and employers.
Suuber offers Cleaners and Clients A simple way to get out of the area of undeclared work and thus ensure effective protection. But how can this actually be done and what aspects of undeclared work are a problem? In the next chapters, you will find out why it is important to register cleaners and other Register and insure domestic helpers.
The cleaning market in Switzerland: Is undeclared work a problem?
There is hardly a country in the world where there is no undeclared work. Switzerland is no exception, even though the state is doing quite well. Compared to many other countries in Europe, the proportion of undeclared work within Swiss borders is quite low.
However, it is estimated that the shadow economy still accounts for around 5.6 %, although this figure has fallen by 2 % in the last 10 years. In direct comparison with its large neighbour Germany, however, this figure is excellent. Although the figures there have also been falling continuously for years, the rate is still currently around 8.7 %.
- Swiss Statistics:
https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/972795/umfrage/anteil-der-schattenwirtschaft-am-bruttoinlandsprodukt-in-der-schweiz/ - Statistics Germany:
https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/253682/umfrage/schattenwirtschaft-in-deutschland-in-prozent-des-bip/
In the area of household-related services in particular, many millions of Swiss francs in taxes are evaded every year. This mainly affects Cleaning jobsbut also gardening work and many other activities in and around the house.
The problem of the black market in the cleaning industry
At first glance, it hardly seems objectionable to use a Hire cleaning help privately. This is also correct, provided that these registered and insured becomes. However, many people would like to avoid the costs of registration, insurance and social security contributions.
Unfortunately, this has several disadvantages for both the general public, the cleaners and the (private) employers.
The problem of the black market in the cleaning industry
At first glance, it may sound tempting to spend less money on cleaning your own home. However, on closer inspection, the obvious problems quickly become apparent.
Many employees who work in Switzerland for direct cash payment are foreign nationals. Therefore, if you as an employer allow a person to work for you, you are not only violating your general registration obligations, but also the Foreign Nationals Act.
In addition, you do not have any insurance if an accident occurs in your home. This can affect both the cleaning lady herself and damage to your interior. In both cases, you are taking a high risk, which can quickly cost you several thousand Swiss francs in case of doubt.
Do not underestimate the potential risk of liability and of your illegal work being discovered, as it can quickly happen that an envious person in the neighbourhood draws the attention of the authorities to the illegal activity.
Cleaning staff suffer due to precarious working conditions
First and foremost, potential employers save money. Unfortunately, cleaning assistants hardly feel any of this relief, but often work for very low wages that do not do justice to life in Switzerland.
Fortunately, however, there are many private individuals who are willing to pay a reasonable price for the heavy and physically demanding work. In this way, cleaners can protect themselves against illness and accidents and still work independently.
Cleaning staff suffer due to precarious working conditions
Every Swiss franc that is lost to the tax system is no longer available for the common good. This is noticeable in many different places.
For example, there is a lack of money for the necessary childcare or the roads in the neighbourhood are only gradually being renewed. Higher prices and taxes, which are a direct burden on each individual, are also an indirect consequence of undeclared work.
Suuber against undeclared work in Switzerland: help for all sides
Suuber acts as Mediation platform between (private) employers and cleaners. However, this not only makes it much easier to find a job or a find a suitable cleaning lady. At the same time, the risks and dangers of illegal employment are eliminated. You don't have to worry about registration processes and are fully protected thanks to the Suuber service.
The most important points for employers include registration and automatic billing of all social insurance schemes (AHV, IV, EO, ALV). In addition, your own household is also covered in the event of possible damage and you have a correct employment contract. All this is cost-effective thanks to Suuber's assignment. Each individual benefit and the net salary of your cleaning lady can be viewed in your account after registration.
In addition to social security, cleaners benefit above all from accident and health insurance. At the same time, it is possible to set your own price and only work where your work is actually valued.
So don't hesitate any longer and register today as an employer or as a cleaner to benefit yourself and set an example for others.
