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As per Greek Decree No. 156/1994, aligned with Council Directive 91/533/EEC, employers must provide written information to their employees regarding fundamental terms and conditions of employment within the initial two months of their hiring. This written agreement should encompass the following details:
The first 12 months of indefinite employment contracts are considered to be the probationary period during which the employer may terminate the employment contract without notice and without severance pay.
In Greece, the regular workweek consists of 5 days, each comprising 8 hours, totaling 40 hours weekly. However, it can be extended to 48 hours per week through mutual agreement between the employer and employee.
Work exceeding the regular weekly hours is compensated as overtime, regulated by contracts or agreements. Daytime overtime is paid at 120.00% and nighttime at 125.00% for the initial hour, followed by 140% for the next two hours. The yearly maximum for overtime hours is set at 150.
In Greece, the minimum monthly wage is 780 EUR.
Greek law mandates private sector employees to receive two extra monthly salaries, distributed as Christmas (one month's salary), Easter (half a month's salary), and Vacation Bonus (half a month's salary). If Christmas bonuses are delayed, employees can file complaints with labour inspectorates, potentially resulting in fines.
Income tax in Greece follows a progressive rate structure, where factors such as household status and the number of children can influence the overall tax rates.
In Greece, individuals must reach a minimum age of 62 and accumulate 40 years of insurance contributions to the Greek Social Security system to qualify for the complete retirement pension. This pension is disbursed monthly.
The termination process is dictated by the employment and collective agreements, contract type, and reasons for termination. In the case of indefinite contracts, the employer is required to issue a written notice of termination, and the employee must be registered with the Unified Social Security Fund (EFKA).
If notice periods is different from statutory norms, collective agreements may specify them. The duration of the notice period depends on the employee's tenure and the grounds for termination. In cases where termination is initiated by the employer, the notice period is as follows:
Severance pay in Greece is determined by the duration of the employee's tenure. After one year of service, employees are eligible for the following severance payments:
Greece acknowledges 14 public holidays, which are separate from the minimum paid leave entitlement and are taken in addition to the regular annual leave. The national holidays in Greece include: