The Greek Minister of Labour has decided to raise the minimum wage, triggering changes for many employees.

The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue published interpretative guidelines (Circular 2224/2021 -"the Circular") on several aspects of the special tax regime for executives...

The government of Greece will introduce a new minimum wage on 1 April 2023. The monthly gross minimum wage will increase to EUR 780. 

This year Greece will introduce a digital working hour system and implement electronic work cards for employees.

Law 5053/2023, approved by the Greek Parliament in September, amends the Labor Code to transpose the provisions of European Union (EU) Directive 2019/1152...

As mentioned in our previous article here, the Greek government had been in discussions to increase the national minimum wage.

Greece transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive in just 33 days, one of the fastest implementations in Europe. This episode explores the consultation process, key legislative changes...

Greece considers ambitious reforms to shore up employee retirement savings with changes to tax treatments and access to multiemployer occupational pension funds.

Effective March 15, 2025, Greece will implement a new legislative measure aimed at reducing social security contributions by up to 43% for overtime, additional work hours...

A new labour law under parliamentary review in 2025 will allow private-sector employees to divide their annual leave into multiple periods throughout the year, rather than only two blocks...

As of July 1st, Greece has introduced significant changes to the employee electronic card system through a new circular issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.

At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2024, a pivotal moment unfolded for private sector employees in Greece as Law 5053/2023 came into effect, marking the end of a three-year wage freeze.

The new guidelines kick-start the application process for individuals who wish to qualify for tax year 2021.

The recent Bill of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, titled "Fair Work for Everyone-Legislative Simplification – Support for the Employees – Protection in Practice," aims to eliminate paper-based procedures, expedite the hiring process, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance the enforcement role of the Hellenic Labour Inspectorate.

From 1 May 2022, the statutory minimum monthly and daily wage in Greece were increased.

is widely known that brain drain is the worst threat to a country's prosperity. The Greek government announced legislative initiatives to reverse this phenomenon, to attract foreign investment

In June 2025, the Greek government introduced a new employment bill designed to modernise labour law, simplify processes for businesses, and enhance protections for workers.

Greece is poised to implement a significant increase in its minimum wage, aiming to enhance the standard of living for its workers.

By virtue of two recent ministerial decisions, the Ministry of Labour introduced new provisions as regards the coverage of telework costs by the employer, the classification of managerial employees and

As Greece continues its push toward modernising the labour market, the Digital Work Card (Ψηφιακή Κάρτα Εργασίας) expands its reach to new sectors. Starting Thursday, 26 June 2025...