Trucksystem

Truck system (of English. To truck, at the time of the Manchester liberalism as much as exchange ) refers to the remuneration of workers by goods which can be, for example food and beverages, in particular the practice of an employer 's workers with goods from the production to reward.

In the early industrial period, the truck system was widespread. It was often used by employers to the reward in the form of low-grade and rated at inflated prices paid goods.

In contrast, rules will be directed in the legislation of various countries. The employer shall pay his employees with money, so equip it with a fungible cash. The truck ban would also prevent the workers the sales risk is imposed for the goods.

In the UK in 1887 and 1896 Truck Acts were in 1831, enacted that restricted or prohibited the truck system.

In Prussia, the truck system was banned in 1849. In Germany factory inspections have been established in the 1860s, enforce them to the prohibitions already existing at that time. According to § 107 of the Industrial Code, it is illegal for an employer to his employees sold goods against payment in installments and the installments then deduct from their pay.

The truck ban also applies in the Swiss labor law under Article 323b, paragraph 3 OR.

However, it is permissible for a portion of the salary is paid as a benefit in kind. This Deputatlohn or discounts on products of the employer must be agreed between the Parties and work in the interest of the employee.