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Increase of the Minimum Wage as of 01.04.2026
By Joint Ministerial Decision No. 8934/27.04.2026 of the Ministers of National Economy and Finance and of Labor and Social Security, the amount of the minimum salary and minimum wage for all employees and workers in the country, without age distinction, was redefined, with effect from 01.04.2026.
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European Employment Insights: Newsletter March 2026
March highlights include: Cyprus: How to claim a refund for overpaid social insurance contributions, highlighting an important aspect of parallel employment.
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Law 5278/2026: Major Return of Collective Labor Agreements
Law 5278/2026 marks a major shift in the Greek collective labor agreement framework, reinforcing sectoral agreements, expanding trade union competences and restoring the full post-expiry effect of collective terms. The reform is expected to significantly affect employers’ compliance strategy and employment structuring across industries.
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European Employment Insights: Newsletter February 2026
February highlights include: Bosnia & Herzegovina – Legality of strikes following failed conciliation. Italy – The 2026 Budget Law introduces reduced tax rates on salary increases, bonuses, and meal vouchers, creating new payroll relief opportunities and many others
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European Employment Insights: Newsletter December 2025
This month, we feature two spotlights. Nick Tsilimidos (Andersen in Cyprus) discusses the most significant legal and tax developments shaping the Cypriot employment market in 2025, including parallel employment recognition, extended maternity leave, new employer notification obligations, and tax incentives for highly…
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Employment Law Reform in Greece: Law 5239/2025
Law 5239/2025 reshapes employment relationships in Greece, introducing greater flexibility, simplified procedures and enhanced digitalisation. This white paper highlights the key changes and their practical implications for businesses
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Andersen Legal: Exclusive contributor to The Legal 500 Corporate Immigration Comparative Guide, 2025
Our firm is the Exclusive Contributor to “The Legal 500”Corporate Immigration Comparative Guide, 2025 for Greece. The guide provides an overview of Corporate Immigration laws and regulations applicable in Greece.
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European Employment Insights: Newsletter July 2025
This issue, curated by our Andersen team of experts, offers in-depth analysis of the latest developments in employment laws, regulations, court rulings, and collective agreements across 19 European countries. Dr. Charlene Mifsud, Partner at Andersen in Malta, examines how Maltese courts approach non-compete and client restriction clauses in employment contracts.
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New Draft Labour Law: The Key Changes
On June 30, 2025, the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance presented a new draft law entitled ”Fair Work for All: Simplification of Legislation – Support for the Employee – Protection in Practice”, introducing significant reforms to the labour landscape.
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Garden Leave: The Legal Framework
The institution of Garden Leave, introduced into Greek law by Article 65 of Law 4808/2021, permits an employer, following a dismissal with notice, to exempt the employee from the obligation to provide work during the notice period…
