Greece expands digital work card to cover 2.5 million workers
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Minister of Labour Niki Kerameos announced the expansion of the Digital Work Card in Greece to include an additional 500,000 workers during October and November.
This expansion increases the total number of workers protected by the measure to 2.5 million. The system now covers new sectors, including private healthcare, telecommunications, repairs, cleaning services, hair salons, and logistics.
The ministry says the measure aims to clean up the labor market by ensuring workers receive pay for hours worked while protecting against unfair competition. Kerameos stated that the system already shows results, noting that the country recorded 2.7 million more overtime hours last year compared to the previous year. The initiative also generates revenue for insurance funds, which the ministry says helps create fiscal space to correct previous injustices, such as the removal of cuts to survivor pensions.
The expansion follows a two-phase rollout. The first phase, covering human health activities, telecommunications, and cleaning services, reached full implementation on 12 October 2026. The second phase, which includes consulting services, repairs, and logistics, will reach full implementation on 16 November 2026.
