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Greece has introduced new pay transparency rules on recruitment, including a right for applicants to receive initial pay information and a ban on asking about pay history, with the main provisions applying from 1 November 2026.
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Greece has introduced new pay transparency obligations under Law 5316/2026, with key provisions applying from 1 November 2026.
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On 6 July 2026, significant new gender pay gap reporting obligations were introduced for relevant employers, with first reports due from 2027 or 2031 depending on headcount.
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From 1 July 2026, severance pay is automatically transferred to a pension fund for new hires unless the employee opts out within 60 days, while existing employees must confirm their previous severance pay choice with their employer.
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Changes to severance pay and supplementary pensions have entered into force. Employers must automatically allocate severance pay for new hires to a pension fund unless the employee opts out within 60 days, while existing employees must reconfirm their previous choice.
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A new draft Bill on changes to maximum working limits and the recording of working time has been drawn up by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. In addition, the governing coalition has agreed a political reform on fixed-term employment for employees hired on or before 31 December 2030.
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Further details have been added regarding the frequency of gender equality reporting.
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New Bills propose changes to the statutory maximum daily limit, the recording of working time and fixed-term employment for employees hired on or before 31 December 2030. Furthermore, a new statutory wage floor for temporary agency workers applies, with rates rising in stages until September 2027. Additional information has also been provided on high-risk AI systems.
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Additional information has been added on the enforcement of employers’ equality activity and reporting obligations, including the role of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud and the Anti-Discrimination.
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The table on paternity and parental leave and pay has been divided into two tables. This table focuses on the statutory right to parental leave and pay and highlights key changes to rules in Australia and France. A separate table on paternity leave and pay has been created. A new table on paternity leave and pay has been created.