ANA reports that the Department of Labour on Thursday alerted employers about an increasing number of bogus labour inspectors tricking unsuspecting employers into paying false fines.  

Farmers in the Free State have fallen prey to the unscrupulous inspectors.  The department said in a statement:  “In all cases reported, the targets were farmers.  These bogus inspectors visit workplaces to conduct illegal inspections and thereafter issue employers with illegitimate inspection reports and contravention notices.  Unsuspecting employers are coerced and intimidated by these deceitful individuals into believing that they were to face the music and the full might of the law if they do not accede to their demands.”  Employers have been advised to call the department to verify an inspector’s details should they suspect foul play.

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