10 Operational Changes
1. Workplace Health & Safety Roles Appoint occupational physician and safety technician with clear duties under Articles 491–586.
2. Health & Safety Thresholds Threshold reduced to 20 employees. If met, appoint safety technician or document internal coverage.
3. Recruitment Procedures Apply simplified hiring notifications. Prepare for possible single-document filings to ERGANI II.
4. Work Schedules and Overtime Up to 13 hours/day for one employer allowed with written consent. Permit overtime for part-time staff with statutory pay. Record all overtime to avoid up to 120% wage surcharge.
5. Flexible Work Enable four-day workweeks (four 10-hour days) and flexible annual leave split across multiple periods.
6. Parental Benefits Extend to same-sex parents, foster mothers, and other eligible categories. Maintain tax-free status for allowances.
7. First-Aid Training & Digital Safeguards Implement compulsory first-aid training. Prevent salary reductions linked to Digital Work Card.
8. Labour Inspection Readiness Train management on inspector powers and the obligation to avoid interference.
9. Alignment with International Standards Audit policies against ILO conventions. Amend handbooks where needed.
10. Payroll Adjustments Update payroll to reflect new overtime, night work, holiday rates, and CBA bonuses.
Template Clauses for HR Policy Handbook
Health & Safety Technician “For companies with 20+ employees, [Name, Title] is appointed Safety Technician in line with P.D. 62/2025. If below threshold, duties are assigned internally as follows: [describe arrangement].”
Overtime & Extended Hours “Up to 13 hours/day permitted with prior written consent and in compliance with rest rules. Overtime paid at [percentage] above normal hourly rate. All hours must be pre-approved and digitally recorded.”
Flexible Work Arrangements “Employees may opt for a four-day workweek or split annual leave across periods, subject to Article [X] of the Code.”
Parental Leave & Benefits “Parental leave benefits extend to all eligible parents regardless of gender or status. Allowances are tax-exempt and protected from reduction.”
First Aid & Digital Compliance “Annual first-aid training is required for all staff. Salary and working-time records remain unaffected by Digital Work Card integration.”
Our Approach
At Amoiridis Law Services®, we combine deep knowledge of Greek employment law with a practical, business-oriented approach. We work alongside HR departments, in-house counsel, and management teams to ensure that compliance measures are implemented efficiently and in a way that supports both operational needs and employee relations.
Our team advises on every stage — from drafting compliant policies and internal procedures, to representing employers before the Labour Inspectorate, to training managers on their new obligations under the Labour Code. By aligning legal requirements with strategic HR planning, we help companies navigate regulatory change while safeguarding productivity and reputation.
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