Greece adopts six-day workweek, bucking trend of fewer hours
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Greece has introduced a new legislation for a six-day workweek for businesses that operate 24 hours, with workers having the option to work up to 48 hours a week. Those who work the extra day will receive a 40 percent bump in overtime pay. The move goes against the trend of shorter workweeks adopted by many European countries and some U.S. companies. Greece's government believes the longer workweek will boost productivity, address labor shortages, ensure workers get paid for overtime, and tackle tax evasion. However, worker advocates argue that longer work hours are detrimental to employee health and could lead to high turnover, burnout, illness, and even death. The U.S. Gallup survey shows that 77 percent of workers believe a four-day workweek would have a positive effect on their well-being. Other countries, including France, Belgium, Iceland, Japan, and South Africa, have been experimenting with the four-day workweek. Greece's move is seen as going against research that shows increasing hours hurts productivity and employee well-being. Critics also argue that policies like this often hurt caregivers and women, leading to lower diversity and increased gender pay gap. While Greece's legislation allows for a 48-hour workweek, European Union laws require employers to ensure employees don't exceed 48 hours per week on average, including overtime. Experts predict that future trends will likely indicate fewer working hours rather than more, as companies continue to learn how to make their processes more efficient and leverage technology.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/07/03/greece-six-day-workweek/
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