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In an effort to boost employment, the Greek Ministry of Labour will be receiving funding from the European Union for the years 2021–2027, which amounts to approximately €5 …

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The implementation of the digital working time system and the use of e-cards for employees is set to be rolled out throughout this year …

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Third-country nationals wishing to obtain a 5-year “gold visa” giving residency by investment may now have the options to invest at least 400,000 euros (US$443,000) in a Greece-based company, or in Greek shares or bonds …

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The national parliament has approved nine major amendments to the constitution, a process that started back in 2018 by the former government, but was never completed …

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Law 4611/2019 that became effective on May 17th requires that employers must provide valid business-related justifications for dismissing anyone on an indefinite employment contract …

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The standard monthly minimum wage has now increased from €586 (US$670 …

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According to the Labour Minister Effie Achtsioglou, the government is proposing a minimum wage increase ranging from 5%-11% …

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The head of the Greek government’s initiative for combating corruption has announced that the Ministry of Justice will be taking steps to further strengthen the legal framework for the protection of whistleblowers …

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Following the end of the Bailout restrictions, the Greek government is seeking to speed up the revision of the Minimum wage to bring it back to at least its level before its prolonged economic crisis saw it slashed by 32% …

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According to latest figures published by the Single Social Security Entity, in February 2018 there was an increase in hiring activity amounting to 16628 jobs – a record since 2001 …

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Trade unions in the construction industry are planning a nationwide strike on March 14th 2018 in support of a new collective agreement to ensure wage increases, the protection of unemployed workers and measure to help reactivate the sector …

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One of the largest supermarket chains in Greece “Sklavenitis” has reached a wage agreement with its employees’ association, which sets the minimum monthly gross wage for new employees at 800 euros …

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The Inland Revenue now requires all Greek nationals migrating to other countries to declare where they are moving to – so that they can be taken off the tax registry …

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Overtime is notifiable in advance if it exceeds 46 hours a week (5-day wk) or 49 hours (6-day wk) …

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Employers should note that the latest country to legalise cannabis for medical use is Greece …

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