In an effort to reduce administrative burdens and digitalize workplaces, Greece has recently introduced new provisions through Law 5239/2025, amending Article 572 of the Labour Code.

Managing payroll can be a significant challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greece. With complex regulations, frequent tax changes, and administrative burdens...

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

Greece has recently enacted a new law that brings significant changes to the organisation of work. Key measures include the option for a four-day workweek, extended overtime, and a push towards digital modernisation.

The minimum wage in Greece has increased, effective from the beginning of this month. We take a look at the exact amount of the increase, together with its broader impact on the Greek employment system.

On December 6, 2024, Law 5163/2024 (the "Law") entered into force, incorporating the provisions of Directive (EU) 2022/2041 of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 19, 2022...

Greece has become the fifth EU member state to transpose the Pay Transparency Directive, introducing comprehensive obligations that take effect November 1, 2026. While largely aligned with the EU framework, the Greek law includes distinctive provisions on pay structures, enforcement mechanisms, and a central role for the Greek Ombudsperson in overseeing compliance. Employers with operations in Greece face new requirements around gender-neutral compensation, pre-employment disclosures, and enhanced anti-disc

Our Employment Law Briefing Special Edition analyses the extension of the application of the Digital Work Card mechanism.

As employee retention emerges as a critical issue for businesses in Greece, organizations are turning to more sophisticated, data-backed approaches...

Greece is preparing for another increase in its minimum wage, expected to take effect in April 2026. According to current projections...

From April 2026, Greece’s statutory minimum wage has increased, affecting public and private sector pay, seniority allowances and multiple benefits linked to the minimum wage.

By way of Ministerial Decision 16973/2025 of the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs (the Ministerial Decision) and the new interpretative Circular 26606/2025, the Digital Work Card is now applicable to the wholesale, energy and financial services sectors, as well as to administrative and support activities.

New guidance from the Labour Inspectorate and the Ministry of Labour offers a clearer picture of how the worktime arrangement system will operate going forward.

Greek Law 4808/2021, published in the Government Gazette on 19.06.21, introduced significant changes aiming to modernise domestic employment law in view of the new economic...

Our Employment Briefing Special Edition analyses Ministerial Decision 8934/2026 on the statutory minimum salary and daily wage in Greece, including...

As of 1st March 2025, the Digital Work Card system in Greece becomes mandatory for the tourism and catering sectors, aiming to accurately track employees'...

This Briefing provides an overview of the new Law 5239/2025 entitled Fair Work for All: Simplifying Legislation...

EU Directive 2023/970 of the European Parliament and the Council (the Directive) entered into force on 10 May 2023 and introduces provisions to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and reinforced enforcement mechanisms.

Greece's new pay transparency law, transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, introduces comprehensive requirements for employers including written pay structures, gender pay gap reporting, and employee information rights. With most operational obligations taking effect from November 1, 2026, employers face strict deadlines, substantial penalties for non-compliance, and a new administrative dispute resolution procedure that shifts the burden of proof in discrimination cases.

Law 5316/20261 (the Law) was voted by the Greek Parliament on 2 July 2026. It transposes Directive (EU) 2023/970 into Greek law by amending several Articles of the Greek Labor Code. The purpose of the Directive is to eliminate the gender pay gap for equal work or work of equal value, create transparent conditions for pay determination and progression, strengthen enforcement mechanisms and ensure access to effective remedies and restoration for affected workers.