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ARTICLE · 02 SEPTEMBER 2024

Six-Day Workweek Introduced In Greece

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Greece is making waves in the labor market with the introduction of a 6-day workweek for specific industries.

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Greece is making waves in the labor market with the introduction of a 6-day workweek for specific industries. This policy aims to address critical human resource shortages, boost productivity, and simplify overtime management. Implemented on July 1st, 2024, the change primarily targets businesses with continuous operations or temporary workload spikes.

Who's Impacted?

  • Targeted Sectors: The new regulation focuses on companies with continuous operations (three 8-hour shifts), such as those in the industrial sector. It also applies to industries experiencing temporary workload surges, excluding sectors like restaurants, cafes, and hotels.

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