A staggering 91% of household helpers in Germany operate within the black economy, shunning official registration. Official figures reveal only 246,686 mini-jobbers and 44,000 social security contributors in this sector.
Many of these helpers are untrained women, lacking protection from workplace injuries and finding social contributions unattractive. The perception of private households as irregular workplaces deters compliance with obligations like sick pay.
The turnover from these illegally employed workers has surged by 15%, exceeding €11 billion. In contrast, countries like Finland and Sweden provide tax incentives to encourage legal employment.
Hourly wages for household helpers range from €15 to €25, influenced by factors such as experience and reliability.
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