New Greek Labor Bill Allows for 13-Hour Workday

09:15 4/10/2025 - Πηγή: iEfimerida

The Greek government has submitted a landmark labor reform bill to Parliament that, among other changes, would allow employees to work up to 13 hours in a single day if they hold a second job.

The

bill, titled "Fair Work for All," aims to modernize Greece's labor market by reducing bureaucracy and increasing flexibility.

"This is a bill that responds to the needs of the modern labor market," said Minister of Labour and Social Security Niki Kerameus.

The legislation has already drawn strong opposition from labor unions, who have called a general strike for Oct. 1 to protest what they call the dismantling of the eight-hour workday.

While the bill introduces controversial flexibility measures, it also includes new protections for workers.

Key provisions explicitly state that employers cannot penalize workers who refuse overtime and expand maternity protections for foster mothers.

The bill also streamlines the hiring process and exempts overtime and holiday pay from social security contributions, a move designed to benefit both employees and businesses.

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