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Black Work and Social Assistance Benefits: Legal Risks

Black work with social assistance risks severe sanctions. Learn about enforcement, recovery, fines and tax consequences for not reporting income.

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Black Work and Social Assistance Benefits: Legal Risks

Black work alongside social assistance benefits breaches the duty to provide information (Participation Act art. 17). Discovery via bank transactions or tips leads to sanctions.

Enforcement

Social investigation services check cash payments and lifestyle. Punishable under Criminal Code art. 348.

Administrative and Criminal Consequences

Recovery, fine and criminal record. Tax-wise: additional assessment of wage tax and income tax.

Prevention and Rights

  • Report side activities
  • Object to decisions
  • Lawyer for criminal case

Legal part-time jobs are permitted provided they are reported. Transparency protects your benefit.

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