2024-04-28 04:56:47
In Germany, working hours are decreasing in most sectors, while in Greece they are increasing – at least partially. A six-day week is now possible there.
As in Germany, there is an acute shortage of skilled workers in Greece. To combat this, the government is now planning a measure: the six-day week is coming – but only for volunteers.
From July 1st, employees should be able to decide whether they want to stay at five days or increase their working hours by an additional day a week. There are also financial incentives for this. For example, 40 percent more salary is planned for the sixth day, and for Sundays and public holidays there would be a total of 115 percent additional salary.
Six-day week expressly not for civil servants
However, not all sectors are affected; civil servants, for example, are expressly excluded. In principle, the six-day week is possible in both the public and private sectors, especially in banks, utility companies and agriculture.
Greeks already work the most in Europe. On average, a Greek works 2,036 hours per year. In Germany, however, it is 1,386 hours.