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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

A recent Greek court ruling issued by the Piraeus Single Member Court of First Instance addressed the legality of the installation of video cameras monitoring an employee's activities during his work shift at his work space, without his consent.

Ergani ΙΙ and the brand-new "Quick Hire" app are helping the Greek employers enter a new chapter in workforce management in Greece. Main goal of these reforms is to simplify urgent short-term hiring, reduce bureaucracy...

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.

Recently,The Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Greece introduced a series of pivotal changes regarding the procedure for notifying a voluntary resignation in the ERGANI II Information System.

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.

Our Employment Law: Special Edition Briefing analyzes the Interpretive Circular 25291/23-09-2026 on the application of the Digital Work Card system to new sectors of the economy, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance.

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 5316/2026 (the Law) was voted by the Greek Parliament on 2 July 2026 and transposes Directive (EU) 2023/970 into Greek law by amending several Articles of the Greek Labor Code. The aim of this Briefing is to present the other amendments introduced by the Law to the Greek Labor Code on employment and pension matters, independent of the provisions concerning the transposition of the Directive, and specifically to provide an overview of the Articles in Parts B and C of the Law, which took effect on 6 July 2026.

In a move aimed at improving the standard of living for its citizens, Greece has implemented an increase in the minimum wage effective from April 2024.

Article 8. Transparency and Conduct Rules applied by the organs of the Armed Forces.

This Briefing provides an overview of Law 5275/2026, entitled 'Promotion of Legal Migration Policies' (the Law) which amends the Immigration Code to establish a modern and effective legal migration framework