“The Digital Work Card, the tool that promotes transparency in the labor market, is one of the most important reforms we have implemented and which will be applied to all of the country’s economic activities in the near future.” That’s what he stated the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Domna Michailidouduring an informative event that took place on Monday afternoon, 13/5, at the Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA).

“We will continue to work with the chambers and the social partners” noted Mrs. Michailidou “in order for the Digital Work Card to work effectively in all sectors of the economy, contributing to the formation of a healthy and competitive environment, both for employees and for the businesses of the country”.

As the minister mentioned, “by recording working hours accurately and in real time, it is ensured that employees are paid fairly, while limiting the phenomena of undeclared or implied work and tax evasion”.

In fact, presenting data from its application Digital Job Card in the sectors where it is applied, i.e. in supermarkets, banks, security companies and DEKO, Mrs. Michailidou emphasized that more than 3,500 workers from 250 companies have been paid their accrued wages, because they were detected by the electronic control of the Digital Labor Card. “With the Digital Work Card, we ensure the protection of employees and consistent businesses,” the minister underlined.

Also, Mrs. Michailidou referred to the decision of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, to start on July 1, 2024, the full implementation of the Digital Labor Card in the companies that fall under the branches of industry and retail trade, as well as in public markets. As he said, this decision was taken, taking into account the market requests from the industry and retail sectors. “Now, they have the required time to adapt to the requirements of this complex and multi-level project and to take the necessary actions, in order to synchronize with the new Information System ‘ERGANI II’, which will operate from July 1” he added.

Concluding her presentation, the Minister of Labor added: “We are optimistic that within the next two months, in conjunction with the opening of the ‘ERGANI II’we will have solved most of the problems that have been pointed out to us, as it will also be possible to register in the system any changes to the schedule and overtime”.