Reported 12 months ago
After 15 years of crises and strict monitoring, Greece's labor market is no longer tightly regulated. Employers can now require employees to work up to two hours of unpaid overtime per day, with compensatory rest. Although officially voluntary, many employees are forced to work longer hours without compensation. Greece's lowest minimum wage ranks 15th in the EU, contributing to a situation where employers have increasing power over labor relations. The new six-day work week, effective July 1, 2024, aims to address skilled labor shortages, but concerns about employee rights and labor conditions persist.
Source: YAHOO