Significant Increase recorded in employee earnings from Overtime, overtime, nocturnal and holidays After the measure is implemented, according to which the calculation of the insurance contributions is made on the hourly hourly hourly work, that is to say, without the increase corresponding to these specific cases of employment time.

Specifically, against the first four -month application, Overtime earnings and overtime increased by 48% and proceeds from overtime and overtime contributions increased by 34% compared to the corresponding four months of 2024. For the same period, Night and holiday earnings increased by 31% and respectively Revenue from contributions are increased by 43%.

The Minister of Labor and Social Security Ceramic Victory stated: “Our efforts to constantly reduce non -wage costs is constant and systematic. The effectiveness of the measure concerning the abolition of insurance contributions to overwork, overtime, holidays and nights is confirmed by the labor market itself. The positive elements of the first four months are the best proof that non -wage costs, cleverly, returns multiple benefits to employees, businesses and insurance funds. And in the end it greatly benefits the whole labor market. “

At the same time In May 2025 the remuneration corresponding to overtime and overtime are increased by 55% compared to May 2024 and overtime/overtime insurance contributions increased by 38% compared to May 2024. In addition, in May 2025, earnings corresponding to night and public holidays are increased by 32% compared to May 2024 and the income of insurance contributions from 20% to 20%.

At the same time, In June 2025 Payments corresponding to overtime and overtime are increased by 54% compared to June 2024, and overtime/overtime insurance revenue increased by 39% compared to June 2024. Also in June 2025, earnings are increased by June 2025. 2024 and the income of insurance contributions from night and holidays increased by about 56% compared to June 2024.

The above data confirms, once again, the effectiveness of the measure. It is recalled that by March 2025, the date on which the measure was implemented, the revenue of the insurance funds from overtime, overtime, nightclubs and holidays raised only 1.5% of all insurance funds revenue.

It is worth noting that employees continue to be paid for their additional working time with the surcharges they were in force (20% for overwork, 25% for nights, 40% for overtime and 75% for public holidays).

This arrangement was voted for last February on the recommendation of the Minister of Labor and Social Security of Niki Kerameos and was implemented on 1 March 2025. It is recalled that over the last six years the government has proceeded with a horizontal reduction in non -wage costs by 5,4 -year -olds, by 5,4 -year -olds. 500,000 new jobs.