Greece passes labour law allowing 13-hour workdays in some cases
Summary
Greece's parliament has approved a new law allowing 13-hour workdays in specific cases, sparking nationwide strikes and opposition. The law applies to the private sector and limits overtime to 150 hours annually, keeping the standard workweek at 40 hours. The government claims this change will modernize labor laws, but critics argue it erodes workers' rights.Key Facts
- Greece's new law permits workdays of up to 13 hours in some situations.
- The standard 40-hour workweek remains, with annual overtime capped at 150 hours.
- This change is optional, affects only the private sector, and can be used up to 37 days a year.
- Unions have held strikes opposing the law, halting public transport and services.
- The law allows 40% higher pay for additional hours and prohibits firing for not accepting overtime.
- Opposition parties claim the law harms workers' rights and forces longer work hours.
- Greece's unemployment rate was 8.1% in August compared to the EU's average of 5.9%.
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