Credit: ITM

On Monday 11 May 2026, Luxembourg’s Minister of Labour Marc Spautz and the Director of the Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (ITM) Marco Boly presented the ITM’s 2025 activity report.

In an economic and social context marked by profound transformations including digitalisation, the green transition and tensions in the labour market, 2025 marked an “important stage in implementing the strategic direction announced in previous years”, stated the ITM.

It continued to strengthen its preventive approach by integrating guidance, support and information more systematically into all of its interventions.

According to data, inspection procedures now include a stronger educational dimension. When circumstances allow, inspectors prioritise awareness raising and explaining the applicable rules before considering enforcement measures, noted the institution.

Alongside its inspection activities, the ITM continued its information initiatives to promote a culture of prevention within companies.

Several targeted campaigns took place during 2025, particularly in the hotel, restaurant and café sector (Horeca). In cooperation with Luxembourg's Ministry of Labour and the Horesca Federation, the ITM launched a practical guide covering the main provisions of the Labour Code applicable to the sector, which provides practical answers, particularly regarding working hours, work organisation and remuneration.

According to Labour Minister Spautz, “every accident avoided, every risk anticipated and every company guided towards a stronger safety culture represents concrete progress”.

For his part, Marco Boly stated that “the ITM pursues one constant objective: contributing to a safer, fairer and more respectful world of work for everyone”.

Key figures for 2025 show that the ITM received 43,646 incoming calls, down 15.47% from 51,632 in 2024. Counter visits rose by 24.12% to 3,808, while letters received increased by 13.11% to 12,215. Emails fell by 33.41% to 24,600. 

As part of its mission to advise and assist employees and employers on labour law and occupational health and safety, the ITM received 52,586 requests for information and guidance in 2025. The most common topics concerned the posting of workers (7,406 requests), dismissals (6,104), salaries (5,986) and leave (5,617). 

The ITM also received 5,920 complaints in 2025, mainly linked to salaries, working hours and occupational health and safety. The construction sector accounted for the highest share of complaints with 1,192 cases, followed closely by Horeca with 1,169. 

In 2025, the ITM employed 268 staff members, including 143 labour inspectors. Of these, 107 were operational field inspectors and 36 were non operational field inspectors. 

The ITM carried out 5,047 inspections in 2025 and issued 348 fines amounting to €2.04 million. In addition, the ITM carried out 12,050 inspections related to the posting of workers and issued 1,325 fines totalling €5.51 million in this area. 

The report also showed that the ITM conducted 1,666 inspections linked to working conditions, illegal work and human trafficking. Among these, 73 cases involved employees in an irregular situation, resulting in 76 fines amounting to €1.2 million. 

In addition, the ITM processed 21,279 student employment contracts in 2025 and handled 9,328 overtime requests.