On behalf of the Saarland Ministry of Labor, the iso Institute has evaluated the Saarland Collective Bargaining Compliance and Fair Wages Act (STFLG). The results were presented at the state press conference by Prof. Dr. Volker Hielscher and Minister of Labor Dr. Magnus Jung. With the introduction of the law at the end of 2021, the state government sought to prevent distortions of competition caused by wage dumping and to link public contracts to good working conditions. The Saarland regulation is considered a pioneering model for federal legislation as well. The iso Institute’s report shows that, despite some room for improvement, the regulation is working and, contrary to some fears, no negative effects on the procurement process are apparent.
Download the Evaluation Report