The digital work card is one of the most significant reforms in the Greek labor market. From its initial implementation in 2022 until today, the system has expanded to all sectors of the economy, fundamentally changing the way working hours are recorded.
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📊 Current status (February 2026): The digital work card is mandatory for all businesses regardless of size and sector.
📱 What is the digital work card?
The digital work card is an electronic system for recording working hours that is directly connected to the ERGANI II Information System. Every employee “clocks in” upon arrival and departure, and the data is transmitted in real time to the Ministry of Labor.
How does it work?
- Arrival: The employee scans the card or uses the myErgani app
- Recording: The time is automatically logged in the ERGANI system
- Departure: A new scan upon leaving
- Verification: The data is cross-referenced with the declared schedule
🏢 Who does it affect?
As of January 2026, the digital card is mandatory for everyone:
| Category | Requirement | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Retail, Food service | Mandatory | July 2022 |
| Manufacturing, Construction | Mandatory | January 2023 |
| Services, Tourism | Mandatory | July 2023 |
| Public Sector | Mandatory | January 2024 |
| Remote work | Mandatory | July 2025 |
| All businesses | Mandatory | January 2026 |
✅ Benefits for employees
- Rights protection: Real-time recording of working hours
- Transparency: Instant access to data via myErgani
- Overtime: Automatic calculation and compensation
- History: Complete record of work life
- Complaints: Easy proof of violations
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🏭 What changes for businesses?
Employer obligations
- Install a time-tracking system (terminal or app)
- Connect to ERGANI II
- Inform employees about the process
- Keep records for 5 years
⚠️ Warning: Non-compliance results in fines from €3,000 to €10,500 per employee, depending on the severity of the violation.
Installation cost
| Solution | Cost | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| myErgani app (free) | €0 | Small businesses, remote work |
| Simple RFID terminal | €150-300 | Small-to-medium businesses |
| Biometric system | €400-800 | Medium businesses |
| Integrated HR system | €1,000+ | Large businesses |
📲 The myErgani app
The free myErgani app (available for iOS and Android) allows:
- Clock in/out via smartphone
- View schedule and overtime
- Work hours history
- Notifications for schedule changes
- Submit leave requests
💡 Tip: For remote work, the myErgani app uses geolocation to verify work location. Make sure you have location services enabled.
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🔒 Personal data protection
The system operates in accordance with GDPR and Greek legislation:
- Data is retained only for the required period
- Only authorized personnel have access
- Right to correction and deletion
- Use for other purposes is not permitted
❓ Frequently asked questions
What happens if I forget to clock in?
The employer can make a correction within 24 hours through the ERGANI system. Repeated omissions may lead to an inspection.
Does the card work without internet?
Yes, most terminals store data locally and transmit it once the connection is restored.
Can I view my schedule online?
Yes, through the myErgani app or the myergani.gov.gr platform using your TaxisNet credentials.
What applies for remote work?
Since July 2025, the digital card is also mandatory for remote work. The myErgani app is used with location verification.
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📈 Results so far
According to data from the Ministry of Labor:
- 2.8 million employees are using the card
- 85% reduction in undeclared overtime work
- €180 million in additional social security contributions from overtime
- 45,000 inspections were carried out in 2025
🎯 Conclusion
The digital work card is an important tool for protecting labor rights and combating undeclared work. Despite initial pushback, the system has proven effective for both employees and businesses seeking transparency.
For more information, visit the official myErgani platform or contact the Labor Inspectorate.
