Expansion of the Digital Work Card Scheme
Following a notable increase in declared overtime hours in April 2025 – largely attributed to the implementation of the Digital Work Card system, based on the assumptions of the respective... Read More
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Hellenic DPA Confirms Lawfulness of Employee Data Processing in Legal Disputes
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) has confirmed that processing an employee’s personal data in the context of a legal dispute is lawful. Kremalis Law Firm successfully represented one of... Read More
The Right to Erasure of Personal Data in Employment Relationships
The “right to be forgotten” is under the spotlight in 2025, with the EU coordinating a major review of Article 17 of the GDPR. On 5 March 2025, the European... Read More
New regulations on DEI programs in the United States and their impact on EU companies
The recent executive orders by the President of the United States, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,” banned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives in... Read More
The new minimum wage in Greece and its legal implications
The minimum wage in Greece has increased, effective from the beginning of this month. We take a look at the exact amount of the increase, together with its broader impact... Read More
How are countries responding to the ageing workforce challenge?
Greece’s Approach An ageing population is an irreversible global trend putting pension systems and workforce dynamics under pressure. To adapt, Greece has enacted reforms since its financial crisis, including raising... Read More
Policies on gender ID
In Greece, individuals may legally change their registered gender without medical intervention, provided they are at least 18 years old. This process requires a court decision, which must be registered... Read More
Social Responsibility Initiatives
Ius Laboris member firms are dedicated to giving back through diverse social responsibility efforts. In Greece, their work included aiding flood-affected communities during the Ius Laboris Impact Week in September... 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... 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... 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... Read More
Wage ‘Dollarisation’: balancing inflation and talent retention
In Greece, employer salary payments adhere to specific legal requirements. As per a 2017 ministerial decision, all employee remuneration in the private sector must be deposited directly into bank accounts.... Read More
