""Under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Greece's conservative government has transformed the country's labor market into one of the most "flexible" in Europe. Since July 2024, employees in industry, retail, agriculture and some service sectors have been forced to work six-day weeks if that's what their employer wants. They are, however, paid an extra 40% on top of their ordinary wage for the sixth working day.""
""The 40-hour week still applies in Greece, but employers are allowed to demand up to two hours of unpaid overtime per day for a limited period in return for more time off. In theory, this overtime is voluntary, though in many companies, employees are forced to work longer hours without receiving extra compensation. The 13-hour workday should also be voluntary, says Minister Kerameos, with no one obliged to work overtime.""
""I can't work 13 hours a day, and I don't expect that from my employees," says Anni, who owns a beauty salon by the name of "64" in Pagrati, central Athens. She doubts any of her clients would be satisfied with the work of an exhausted beautician either. That is why she wonders why Greek Labor Minister Niki Kerameos wants to create the legal foundation for a 13-hour workday.""
Anni, a salon owner in central Athens, rejects the idea of 13-hour workdays and doubts clients would accept exhausted staff. Labor Minister Niki Kerameos seeks legal exceptions allowing 13-hour days on up to 37 days yearly, described by her as benefiting employees. Greek labor unions oppose the proposal and have called a general strike on October 1, aiming to halt ships, planes and trains. Since July 2024 the government has allowed six-day workweeks in many sectors, with a 40% pay premium for the sixth day. Employers may require up to two unpaid overtime hours daily, often imposed in practice.
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