The basics Changes introduced by the new labor billwith emphasis on 13 -hour arrangement and expansion of the digital work card was presented by the Minister of Labor and Social Security Ceramic Victory to Direct and George Eugenides.
Citing 13 hourshe explained that “the provision relates solely three days a month, requires the consent of the employee and prohibits dismissal in the event of denial”. As he noted, today it is possible to work for two employers and exceed this threshold: “We say why not be given the same opportunity as an employer, with an additional 40% increase in earnings.” The minister, responding to opposition’s objections that “is allegedly established 13 hours”, said that “the 8 hours remains, as the 5 -day remains”, reminding that something similar had also been moved for the six -day work: “a similar debate had been held for six -day work, which was finally implemented.”
For the work cardMrs Kerameos stressed that this is a tool that protects the employee and enhances competition between businesses on a healthy basis. As he said, since November 3 The card will be expanded And in other sectors, such as energy and wholesale, and the gradual application will continue. He revealed that the digital card has been recorded 1.5 million overtime this year than 2024.
Among the new provisions of the bill, the Minister mentioned the extension of pregnancy and pregnancy allowance In more women, reinforcing the Prevention of accidents at work With the institution of the Health and Safety Coordinator, as well as the reduction of bureaucracy in the recruitment: “From four different documents, we are now going through a single one.”
Mrs Kerameos was particularly stood in Reduction of unemploymentpresenting a new employment program for mothers with children up to 15 years, with a subsidy of up to 80% of wage and non -wage costs. The program is about 10,000 women and, as she said, “more than 2 out of 3 remain at work and after the subsidy is over.”
For the program Rebrain Greecethe minister stressed that 420,000 Greeks have returned to our country for the last decade, with more and more returning for professional opportunities: “Our debt is to highlight these opportunities. In December we will be in New York with the aim of mainly Greek doctors, offering the motivation of zero bureaucracy as they will not go through recognition processes. “
As he concluded, “it is a national goal to attract the children who have left, giving them motivation to return to a labor market that is constantly evolving and reinforced.”
