The expansion of the exemption contribution and wage surcharges provided for in collective agreements work But also to those who are voluntarily given by employers are foreseen by the new labor bill presented on Monday (30.6.2025) by the Minister of Labor, Niki Kerameos yesterday.
Although this part of the new workplace of Kerameos did not get any special attention, it is worth pointing out. This is because the abolition of the increase in insurance contributions for overwork, overtime, nightlife and Sunday work brought, in a minimum time more income for employees, lower costs for businesses and 48% increase in revenue for insurance funds in the first month of implementation.
The new labor bill The measure goes one step further: the exemption now extends to the surcharges provided for by collective agreements and to those who are voluntarily given by the employer.
A simplification, that is, as is the general spirit of the bill, has attributed multiple budgetary and social benefit. At a juncture where public debate is easily polarized, it may be more valuable to observe what it performs – not just what is being discussed.