What we mean by ‘pay’
Compensation is a primary motivator for job changes globally, necessitating that it be both proportional and sufficient as per national law. Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) establish minimum pay standards, with courts ensuring constitutional compliance. Recent Italian Supreme Court rulings showcase the evolving definition of ‘pay,’ reflecting both traditional and modern employment practices. In Greece, the... Read More
Ακυρότητα της καταγγελίας της σύμβασης
Η ΚΡΕΜΑΛΗΣ-Δικηγορική Εταιρεία επιτυχώς εκπροσώπησε εντολέα της μεγάλη ανώνυμη εταιρία διεθνούς Ομίλου σε αγωγή που είχε ασκήσει στέλεχός της διεκδικώντας ακυρότητα της καταγγελίας της σύμβασής του, μισθούς υπερημερίας, διαφορές αποδοχών και αμοιβές υπερεργασίας, υπερωρίας και εργασίας Σαββάτου και Κυριακής. Τελεσιδίκως απορρίφθηκαν οι αξιώσεις του εργαζόμενου ως αβάσιμες λόγω του ότι αυτός είναι διευθύνων υπάλληλος.
Η επαναφορά υπολογισμού των τριετιών στον νόμιμο κατώτατο μισθό
Τάσος Μαρμαράς, HR Professional – Μάρτιος 2024 Read More
The Gender Pensions Gap: What is it and What Can We Do About It?
The article explores the gender pensions gap, highlighting factors such as earnings disparities, caregiving-related career breaks, and part-time work that disproportionately impact women. It discusses the implications for women’s retirement financial security and suggests strategies for employers and policymakers to address this issue. In Greece, however, targeted interventions have been lacking, and favorable provisions for... Read More
Chile introduces 40 hour working week
Greek law defines full-time work as 40 hours per week, spread across five or six days. Overtime is compensated with a premium payment, and there are no provisions allowing for paid time off instead. This framework ensures that overtime is always financially compensated, maintaining a clear distinction between standard and extra hours worked. For perspectives... Read More
The new minimum statutory wage in Greece
Βy virtue of Decision No. 25058/29.03.2024 of the Ministry of Labour, as of April 1 2024, the statutory minimum monthly wage and the statutory minimum daily wage were increased and determined, for employees and blue-collar workers employed on a full-time basis, without age distinction, as follows: For employees, the new gross monthly minimum wage is... Read More
2 year-end tips for employers in Greece
Here’s what’s on the ‘to do’ list for employers in Greece before the end of the year Christmas bonus Employers should pay all employees their Christmas Bonus (fourteenth salary). The Christmas Bonus is equal to one month’s salary with an increase corresponding to a percentage of the annual leave allowance. The Christmas Bonus is always... Read More
Οι σημαντικότερες αλλαγές στον κώδικα ατομικού εργατικού δίκαιου
Οι σημαντικότερες αλλαγές που επέρχονται στον Κώδικα Ατομικού Εργατικού Δικαίου κατόπιν ενσωμάτωσης της Οδηγίας (ΕΕ) 2019/1152.”
International recognition for our employment practice by Business Today Lawyer Awards
We are delighted to announce that the seasoned journalists and business experts of Business Τoday have ranked our Partner Dr. Dimitrios Kremalis as one of the most influential employment lawyers of Greece for 2023, acknowledging him as “one of the go-to lawyers in the employment industry”. Great teamwork has brought another international recognition for... Read More
