New requirements will force employers to disclose salary information before interviews and introduce stricter measures aimed at reducing pay gaps and improving workplace transparency.

New labor rules strengthen protections for working parents, including paid paternity leave, flexible work arrangements and safeguards against dismissal

New labor reforms would give job applicants the right to know salary details before interviews, while introducing stricter measures aimed at tackling pay inequality in the workplace.

Despite the expansion of Greece’s digital work card system, labor violations and undeclared employment remain widespread, prompting intensified inspections in high-risk sectors.

Emergency measures in force Wednesday suspend outdoor labor for several hours and encourage remote work across affected regions

Employees will be able to split their annual leave into multiple periods, while employers retain final approval, under new rules aimed at improving flexibility and work-life balance

Over 510,000 workers in hospitality, tourism, and bakeries will see higher wages, allowances, and improved working conditions under agreements valid through 2028

Government calls the proposed collective labor agreements reform a “historic” social pact to boost worker protections, while opposition parties argue the bill falls short on wages and safeguards

Government, employers, and unions reach a landmark agreement ending austerity-era restrictions, boosting worker protection, fair pay, and stability in the Greek labor market

Once the measures are finalized, the government will also present the implementation roadmap, set to begin in 2026.

EUROSTAT estimates that around 40 workplace accidents occur daily in Greece, a figure likely understated due to incomplete reporting.

Perhaps, maybe in the end, the 13-hour workday is not a “right of the worker,” but the legalization of overwork — disguised as a cure for a system that simply doesn’t work?

The new law brings nine major changes, including optional 13-hour shifts up to three days a month, flexible annual leave, expanded maternity benefits, and a four-day workweek option, while digital tools aim to simplify hiring and strengthen worker protections

A full-day general strike paralyzes transport and triggers mass protests as union forces demand withdrawal of legislation they say undermines the eight-hour day

Public transport across Athens will operate on limited schedules Tuesday as unions protest a proposed labor reform extending the legal workday to 13 hours. Demonstrations are planned in central Athens

Commuters in Athens will face major disruptions as unions stage a 24-hour walkout against the government’s proposed labor reforms

Needs in the tourism sector have risen by 10% compared to last year, with 86,000 vacancies for roles such as housekeepers, chefs, spa therapists, and front-desk staff.

The draft legislation, open for public consultation until September 19, introduces flexible schedules, four-day workweeks, short-term contracts, and reduced overtime costs. The government insists the 8-hour day remains, with changes requiring worker consent

A sweeping labor reform set for parliament in September introduces extended daily shifts, flexible schedules, and new rules for collective bargaining, sparking debate between workers and employers

Greece’s new labor bill allows 13-hour workdays for one employer, sparking union backlash over worker rights and fears of eroding the 8-hour standard