Greeks, up to 13 hours of work per day for one employer - New law adds flexibility and offers opportunities for higher wages
Starting this fall, following the approval of the new draft labor law in Greece, the 13-hour working day in the private sector can be applied to a single employer, rather than two, as is currently the case. The relevant provision will be submitted for public consultation in the coming days.
Under the current law, an employee has the opportunity to work up to 13 hours a day for two or more employers. With the new draft law, the possibility of 13-hour employment is also extended to those employed by one employer, provided that the rest limits and the maximum weekly working hours are respected, as well as the payment of additional hours (+40%). With the new regulation, the employee is favored in terms of salary. If someone who is paid 8 euros per hour and works 13 hours for two employers, he will receive 104 euros. While if he works the same hours for a single employer, he will receive 119 euros. Flexible working hours will apply to both businesses with permanent staff and businesses that require staff for several days.
The 13-hour extended daily working time for an employer will include 8 hours plus 5 hours of overtime, with a 20% increase for the first additional hour and 40% for the rest. The employee's 11-hour daily rest period must not be violated. The extended working time will be "compensated" by reducing the working hours on the remaining days, so that the weekly total does not exceed 48 hours (40+8 additional hours).
The 13-hour workweek can also be combined with a reduced workweek. For example, an employee who works two 13-hour days (26 hours) can work two more days of 8 hours and 6 hours respectively to complete 40 hours and earn an additional day off.
In addition, the same bill extends the possibility of a four-day, ten-hour workweek without a reduction in salary. The regulation, currently in force for six months, will now apply throughout the year. Employees will be able to divide their weekly working time into four ten-hour days (from Monday to Thursday) and take a day off on Friday. The employer will also have the same right during periods of reduced demand.
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