Greece created more than 563,000 new jobs between December 2019 and December 2025, while full-time…
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Greece is set to introduce a more flexible framework for the granting of annual leave…
The Greek government and all national social partners have, for the first time, signed a…
A transformative labour bill set to hit the Greek Parliament this September promises sweeping changes to the workplace, introducing up to 13-hour workdays with overtime pay and expanding flexible scheduling. Alongside, the Ministry of Labour is pushing for stronger collective bargaining, aiming to increase worker coverage from 25-30% to 80% by year-end. As social partners submit proposals, debates intensify over balancing flexibility with worker protections in Greece’s evolving labour market.
The pilot phase of Greece’s Digital Work Card will commence on Wednesday for the tourism and food service sectors. This measure, which aims to enhance worker protection by monitoring real-time working hours and ensuring fair compensation, will be fully implemented by March 1, 2025. The initiative, currently in use for 750,000 employees in various industries, is expected to extend coverage to approximately 1.5 million workers once it includes the food service and tourism sectors. During the interim period, the Ministry of Labour will conduct webinars to assist businesses with the transition.
