79,207 reached the Labor Inspectorate in 2024, increased by almost 8% compared to 2023 (73,579).

As noted in a related announcement, on the 12th of January-December 2024, a total of 18,264 administrative penalties were imposed against EUR 16,049 in 2023, and the monetary amount of fines amounted to 49,638,510 euros, from 44,569.101 in 2023.

“The increase in the number of checks for another year confirms the impact of inspectors to their work. We continue at high rates, with the demand and quality upgrade, through targeting where higher offenses is observed. We focus on checks, where there is more work intensity per season and where they demonstrate the data from complaints, accumulated experience and data analysis. We aim at protecting employees, compliance with labor laws and supporting businesses, which operate as a law, “says the Commander of the Independent Labor Inspection Authority, George Tzilivakis