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New set of measures announced by the Greek Prime - Minister to support the economy due to the coronavirus epidemic
Monday, July 13, 2020
A new set of supporting measures, aiming to boost the country’s economy, and especially employment and entrepreneurship, was recently announced by the Greek Prime – Minister, Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Circular issued by the Ministry of Labor, clarifying matters concerning the operation of labor scheme “Syn-Ergasia”
Monday, July 6, 2020
Article 31 of Law 4690/2020 introduced to Greek legislation the labor mechanism “Syn-Ergasia”, while Joint Ministerial Decision B’/2274/14-06-2020 provided for a detailed regulation of its complete framework. On 1st July 2020, a Circular of the Ministry of Labor, dated 30.06.2020, was issued, in order to further explain and clarify some points of the labor mechanism in question
A Great Harvest In Difficult Times
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
‘The level of responsiveness is unique. They understand the case or request with the first email. Replies are specific and to the point. Deep knowledge of the market, competition and their practices.’ (Referee testimonial LEGAL 500 EMEA).
A review of legislation providing for the complete framework of “Syn-ergasia” labor mechanism
Friday, June 19, 2020
The new law regulating that, between 15.06.2020 and 31.07.2020, the State will cover 60% of the amount of the insurance contributions corresponding to the hours the employees submitted under the Synergasia labor scheme are not working, has now been officially published (article 16 of Law 4693/2020).
An important modification on “Syn-Ergasia” mechanism
Monday, June 15, 2020
The Ministry of Labor proposed a modification on “Syn-Ergasia” mechanism, which has been approved by the Greek Parliament and it will immediately get published in the Government Gazette.
Publication of Law 4690/2020 regulating various matters of social and economic return-to-normality
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
A review of the Law’s provisions on employment & labor matters
An input on “Syn-ergasia” labor mechanism
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
According to declarations made by the Minister of Labor, the new labor mechanism “Syn-ergasia”, soon-to-be introduced by virtue of the relevant legislation, is funded by a program up to €1,4 billion and it shall apply in the period from 01.06.2020 until 30.09.2020.
Specifications on Ministerial Decision. B’ B’ 1779/10-05-2020, regarding labor law related matters [Circular of the Ministry of Labor dated 19.05.2020]
Thursday, May 21, 2020
I. Specifications on Ministerial Decision. B’ B’ 1779/10-05-2020, regarding labor law related matters [Circular of the Ministry of Labor dated 19.05.2020] A. Extension of suspension of employment contracts A1. Businesses under mandatory lockdown during May Suspension of employment contracts,
Social distancing regulations, safety measures in the workplace, special purpose benefit in May
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
A. Social distancing regulations (Ministerial Decision. B’ 1647/03 – 05 - 2020) For re-opening private businesses (retail shops, hair salons etc.), the maximum number of people in spaces is defined according to m 2 : 4 people up to 20 m 2 , 1 person per extra 10 m 2 for spaces up to 100m 2 , 12
Social distancing regulations, safety measures in the workplace, special purpose benefit in May
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
A. Social distancing regulations (Ministerial Decision. B’ 1647/03 – 05 - 2020) For re-opening private businesses (retail shops, hair salons etc.), the maximum number of people in spaces is defined according to m2: 4 people up to 20 m2, 1 person per extra 10 m2 for spaces up to 100m2, 12 people
Gradual uplifting of coronavirus measures and specifications on employment matters
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
On 1st May 2020, Legislative Decree Α’90/01-05-2020 was issued, providing for a variety of regulations adopted by the competent Ministries, in order to establish the framework of transition to the “next phase” of the COVID-19 crisis.
Real-time consulting on COVID-19 matters
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
During the current COVID-19 crisis, major changes have been introduced by the Greek legislature, with the aim of containing the severe consequences of the coronavirus-spread on the economy and providing support to the affected parties.