Starting July 1, Greece will become the first EU country to implement a six-day work week, aiming to address labor shortages and productivity issues. The new law, affecting industries with continuous operations, allows employers to require up to 48 hours of work per week, with additional pay incentives for extra days worked. However, hospitality and tourism sectors are exempt. The law has sparked significant controversy and opposition from unions, who argue it undermines workers’ rights and promotes exploitation.
While intended to integrate EU directives and tackle undeclared work, critics claim the law will create “barbaric” working conditions and exacerbate safety risks. Employers must now notify employees of extra work days 24 hours in advance, and any overtime beyond the new limits is prohibited.
Opposition parties and unions continue to challenge the law, citing concerns about the dilution of the traditional five-day work week and the potential for increased worker exploitation due to lax enforcement of labor regulations.
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