“Impressive increase in recorded overtime in sectors that were mandatorily integrated into the Digital Work Card show the data for the 1st half of 2025,” according to the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Niki Kerameos.
Ms. Kerameos in her Facebook post emphasizes:
“Work with transparency and control. The results speak for themselves
The data for the 1st half of 2025 show an impressive increase in recorded overtime in sectors that were mandatorily integrated into the Digital Work Card:
- +81% compared to the corresponding half of 2024
- +110% compared to June 2024
- The largest increase is recorded in tourism:
- +855% in the half-year
- +800% in June alone
Significant increases in other key sectors:
- Retail: +111% (half-year), +146% (June)
- Manufacturing: +77% (half-year), +68% (June)
- Food service: +115% (half-year), +226% (June)
The Digital Card is not just a technological tool, it is a shield for the worker and a lever of transparency in the labor market”.
