Employment law

02 Mar 2026 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by

The National Social Agreement in Practice: What Law 5278/2026 Means for Employers

On February 16, 2026, Law 5278/2026 “National Social Agreement for the Strengthening of Collective Agreements”, entered into force in Greece. The Law forms part of the broader Action Plan for the Promotion of Collective Bargaining (2026–2030), adopted pursuant to Law 5163/2024, and introduces changes, namely, to extension mechanisms of Collective Bargaining Agreements and their after-effect rules, trade union registries, and mediation and arbitration proceedings. In this article, we present the key pillars of the new framework and their practical implications. READ FULL ARTICLE

01 Jul 2025 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by

Digital Employment Card Expansion: Ministerial Decision 16973/2025 Broadens Coverage to Additional Sectors

As of June 26, 2025, Ministerial Decision 16973/2025 has entered into force, significantly broadening the scope of the Digital Employment Card measure to include additional sectors of the Greek economy. Our latest article outlines the categories of businesses now required to implement the Digital Employment Card system. READ FULL ARTICLE

10 Mar 2025 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by

Law 5163/2024: New Minimum Wage Law implementing Directive 2022/2041 on adequate minimum wages in the EU

Law 5163/2024, effective as of December 6, 2024, incorporates Directive 2022/2041 on minimum wages into Greek law. Among other changes, it introduces a new wage determination procedure, aims to increase collective bargaining coverage, and includes a quasi-automatic wage adjustment system. You can read more in our newest article. READ FULL ARTICLE

11 Nov 2024 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by

C-441/2023: The ECJ interprets Article 3(1)(b) of the Directive on temporary agency work, significantly reinforcing its protective framework

The recent ECJ ruling on Article 3(1)(b) of Directive 2008/104/EC has significant implications for temporary-work agencies across Europe, being particularly relevant for Greek enterprises, which use service contracts for the assignment of workforce. This article delves into the legal nuances and potential ramifications of this landmark decision. READ FULL ARTICLE

20 Jan 2024 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by

Employment Law Alert: Ministerial Decision No 113169/2023

On 28 December 2023, Ministerial Decision No 113169/2023 (“The Decision”) by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security was published in the Government Gazette. The Decision regulates specific issues in relation mainly to the Digital Work Card, a scheme established in Greece by Law 4808/2021, and focuses on details regarding the application of Law 5053/2023, which entered into force a few months ago. READ FULL ARTICLE

06 Oct 2023 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by and

A Comprehensive Review of the Provisions in Employment Law 5053/2023

Law 5053/2023, which entered into force on 26.09.2023, introduces important reforms in relation to employment relationships under Greek law and certain relevant administrative procedures. Apart from the transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions, the Law regulates among others for the first time the on-demand employment, modifies key provisions for the probation period, enables parallel employment and work on Saturdays under certain conditions, and simplifies certain declaration obligations related to Information System ERGANI II. In this article, you can find a brief yet enlightening review of the issues above. READ FULL ARTICLE

01 Nov 2022 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by

Voluntary benefits for employees

Granting of voluntary benefits in cash or in kind is a common practice for the employers, which is, however, linked with certain legal risks, since business practice and the principle of equal treatment may give rise to employees’ claims. The risks, the respective case law and the principles governing the provision of voluntary benefits, are discussed in the article. READ FULL ARTICLE

08 Sep 2022 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by

Sanctions for the non-compliance with Law 4808/2021 provisions on violence and harassment – digital employment card – parental leaves

The decision No. 80016/2022 issued by the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs elaborates on the sanctions to be imposed to employers regarding violence and harassment incidents, the use of the digital employment card by the employees and the proper granting of the parental leaves provided by law 4808/2021. Applicable as from 01.09.2022. READ FULL ARTICLE

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