Paid overtime in businesses that were mandated to introduce a digital work card to monitor the working hours of their employees has increased dramatically in the first half of the year, according to data released Monday by Labor and Social Security Minister Niki Kerameus.

Overtime pay has increased 81% compared to the first half of 2024. In June, the trend accelerated, with overtime pay up 110% compared to June 2024.

The greatest increase (855%) was in the tourism sector.

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