Ius Laboris Annual Congress: A Collaborative Exchange of Legal Insights in Athens
The Ius Laboris Annual Congress provided an invaluable opportunity for legal professionals to come together, collaborate, and exchange diverse perspectives. Attendees had the chance to learn not only from one another but also from distinguished guest panellists who shared their expertise on key legal and workplace trends. We were honored to host this prestigious event... Read More
Back to Basics – Prevent ● Detect ● Investigate – ACFE Greece Annual Conference
Our partner Dimitrios Kremalis participated in the annual 2023 conference of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE Greece) entitled “Back to Basics” elaborating on fraud investigations within the modern corporate environment, best practices and suggested approaches to mitigate relevant risks in the relevant Panel’s discussion. The conference was attended by certified fraud examiners, in-house counsels, compliance managers, legal practitioners... Read More
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
Neurodiversity, autism and work
Neurodiversity refers to individuals with neurological conditions such as autism, ADHD, and Asperger’s Syndrome, whose cognitive processes differ from societal norms. These individuals often possess unique strengths, including exceptional memory, pattern recognition, and heightened sensory abilities, which can be valuable in the workplace. While neurodivergent individuals may face challenges due to their conditions, such as... Read More
Aligning with Directive (EU) 2019/1152: New Rules on Probation, Parallel Employment, and Mandates
Anna Bougioti, HR Professional – October 2023
The Statute of Limitations in Social Security Law: The Landmark CoS Judgment 1833/2021
Danai Kampani, HR Professional – October 2023
Key provisions of L. 5053/2023 regarding transparent and predictable working conditions and reforms to ERGANI II
Indefinite term contracts may include a reduced probationary period of up to 6 months instead of 12 months as per previous provisions. In fixed-term contracts the probationary period may be set in proportion to the total duration of the contract and in any case it may not exceed ¼ of the total duration of the... Read More
Kremalis Law Firm is ranked in the Top Tier in the Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Guide
KREMALIS – Law Firm has the honor of being established in the Top Tier in the areas of Employment and Insurance in Greece, according to the ranking of the Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Guide. Employment Counting multinational household names among its key roster of clients, KREMALIS – Law Firm, member of Ius Laboris specialises in employment and HR... Read More
The right to disconnect: which countries have legislated?
As of April 1, 2023, Belgian employers in the private sector with 20 or more employees must include the right to disconnect in collective bargaining agreements or work rules. This legislation, updated in October 2022, requires employers to implement provisions ensuring employees are not contactable after working hours, including guidelines for digital tool use and... Read More
Managing extreme heat at work
Europe is facing a week of extreme temperatures: what are the rules for dealing with a heatwave in the workplace in Germany and beyond? Summer has arrived. Temperatures are rising and this month has seen another heatwave in Southern Europe, with maximum temperatures up to 40°C and even beyond. This is extreme, but temperatures of... Read More
